Micke Johansson Guest Artist Demonstration

Watch Guest Artist Micke Johansson demonstrate his unique style of glassworking in the Amphitheater Hot Shop during his demonstration on July 13, 2018.

See the final piece out of the annealer at 1:53:40.

The Guest Artist Series features world-class visiting artists at work in the Amphitheater Hot Shop. These special, extended demonstrations provide a fascinating peek at the techniques, artistry, and improvisation that comprise contemporary glassmaking. Our own Hot Glass Demo Team assists and narrates for each artist, answering audience questions in real time. Learn more at https://www.cmog.org/programs/guest-artists.

Micke Johansson is a master glassblower and designer from Sweden. When he was 16 years old, Johansson began working at Orrefors glassworks and stayed there for 15 years. He became a master glassblower at Orrefors at the age of 24. In 2004, Johansson started working at Pukeberg Glassworks where he could develop and produce his own art glass. In 2007, Johansson opened he own studio, Mickejohans Konstglas AB, where he produces all of his glass. He particularly loves glass techniques and his specialty is in old Swedish techniques like ariel, graal and Swedish overlay. https://www.cmog.org/bio/micke-johansson

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