Optical glass workshop
Step inside the optical glass workshop of Barcelona-based artist Anna Alsina Bardagí and discover how light, heat, and gravity shape her glass sculptures.
This page offers a glimpse into the spaces, tools, and processes involved in creating her work, from the earliest prototypes and mold making to kiln casting, grinding, and optical polishing.
Workspace and hot shop where optical glass takes shape
A few pictures of the glass casting process in the studio, from prototype making to melting and cooling the glass in the kiln for over two weeks.
Cold working process to achieve optical transparency
A glimpse into the grinding and polishing stages in the studio to achieve an optical finish.
