Event launches new collectible design by Esque Studio’s creatives Andi Kovel and Justin Parker

On view with NYCxDESIGN from May 19-20th, 2022 at Studio Zung

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* Opening party: May 19 | 6-9 pm

* Private artist viewing/appointments: May 20th | 10am-6:30pm

*Andi Kovel working on set at Blown Away Netflix photo by David Leyes*

Esque Studio’s designers and master craftsmen, Andi Kovel and Justin Parker, are launching their latest collection for the first time during NYCxDESIGN. Exclusively shown at Studio Zung, Collectible Design Objects experiments with form and technique, ambitiously magnified in this new collection. Esque Studio is a collaboration rooted in the innovative exploration of glass. Andi and Justin met in Brooklyn at Urban Glass where they worked as gaffers to elite fine artists and designers. Their shared vision and aspiration gave birth to Esque, with the concept of creating modern, functional, and concept-based glassware aimed at the design industry and away from the pedestal.

*Superchunk series of hand blown glass collectibles by Andi Kovel for Esque Studio*

Both artists showcase their signature style, exhibiting together in a cohesive collection of glass objects that reimagine acrylic and plexiglass decor items from the 60s and 70s. Pioneers in sustainable glass manufacturing, their intention is to advocate an alternative to unsustainable toxic materials like plastic.

Recently the duo have turned their focus to creating individual art editions, sculptural lighting concepts, and signature collectables which all magnify their signature inventive style.

“We’re allowing for more time to experiment and express concepts without connecting production time to retail value. The design industry is so oversaturated with functional glass ranging from mass produced to knock-offs. We want to embrace our unique vision and trademark methods by exaggerating and celebrating our approach. We’re driven to be provocative and explorative by amplifying our voices as artists and collectively as a brand” — Andi Kovel

Traditional technique is re-interpreted to create organic surface texture rather than geometric surface patterns. Isolated explorations in design details and process are rooted in their knowledge of historical and style references, and yet arrive from an intuitive and innocent discovery between maker and material.

The designs can only be described as curious, unusual, sublime, magical, deviant, fashion, forward, fearless, gorgeous. They evoke memories and nostalgia by seeming familiar and at the same time like nothing we’ve seen before. Every detail from shape and scale to the color palette is intentional and exaggerated while at the same time feeling unexpected and inevitable.