Dragonfly I

Artist: Micke Johansson
Size: H: 29 cm W: 18 cm D: 18 cm
Technique: Ariel
Edition: Unique

Dragonfly I is a unique art glass created by Micke Johansson - the Master of Glassblowing and a virtuoso in the techniques of Ariel and Graal. With a height of 29 cm, this piece is a concentrated expression of technical brilliance and artistic flair. The glass is blown using the Ariel technique, where the movement of air is captured in the interior of the glass, creating a vibrant play of light, shadow and texture. The accompanying LED-lit plinth enhances the work's glow and gives it an almost ethereal presence in the room.

Micke Johansson is both a designer and a glassblower - an unusual combination in the Swedish tradition - which gives him total control over both idea and execution. He began his career at Orrefors glassworks and was soon recognized as a natural phenomenon in the craft. Micke has refined the Ariel technique to the point where he is the only person in the world to master it in double Ariel form - a method where multiple layers of air and glass interact to create a poetic depth. He is known for pushing the boundaries of what glass can express, both technically and emotionally.

The name Dragonfly evokes lightness, movement and the elegance of nature. Micke Johansson sees glass as a living material, where every air pocket is a breath, every color change a feeling. The work is a tribute to the origins of the Ariel technique - where "Ariel" means the spirit of the air, inspired by Shakespeare's play The Tempest.