ALTAI and Esque /
ALTAI ALTAI is an interdisciplinary design studio focusing on interiors, landscapes and custom and editioned furniture designed, prototyped and fabricated on-site.
After years of working for hire on high-profile artist and designer projects in New York, master glassblowers Andi Kovel and Justin Parker moved to Portland, Oregon where they launched Esque, now an acclaimed glassblowing studio and design house. Working with traditional glassblowing methods, Kovel and Parker constantly nudge at the limits of their materials and techniques and use their artistic sensibilities to challenge traditional glass forms. Much of Esque’s work highlights the organic forms that glass lends itself to holding. Wavy surfaces, curved lines, irregular orbs, and woozy lines characterize their pieces, resemblances to liquid frozen in suspended animation often called to mind. Being inherently recyclable, glass is an of-the-moment material, and Esque is at the leading edge of recycling in advanced design, often using discarded glass vessels as the basis for new series of vases, glasses, jars, and other items. Occasionally cheeky and always original, Available at ALTAI, Esque offers a delightful array of functional pieces and objets d’art.
Glass is Liquid /
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9flqcMMVo0
Blog needed a video!
The work of Andi Kovel and Justin Parker of Esque Studio, interpreted by Mike Call and Boone Speed. Original score by Nonnon was created as a musical reaction to the film work and editing. Co-production by Russ Lowe.
Shanghai Museum of Glass: Keep it Glassy /
Opening night press pick. "More than 200 exhibited works are carefully brought in from all over the world to come together in the new temporary exhibition space of the Shanghai Museum of Glass. For ‘Keep it Glassy’ an international selection of designers was made, as the fun of working with glass goes beyond borders of language, style or culture. The exhibition brings together the works of creative minds that share a common interest - a passion for glass and an excitement in working with the material. Keep it Glassy is on show throughout 2013, and will be accompanied by an exciting program of events."
Untitled Pendent Light /
Justin's new light is finished, wired, hung, and ready to show off at the studio party Friday night. It is totally stunning!
Project, Press, Product - - April 4th, 2013 /
The Year of the Snake: Our Venom candlesticks set the tone for 2013. According to Chinese symbology, the snake is regarded as intelligent with a tendency to be somewhat unscrupulous. View our shop site for ordering details.
Just Released: Geoff Mctfetridge + Esque For Bushmills. We produced a limited edition of 75 of Geoff's decanter design. Available for sale of our shop site now.
New Exhibit: Shanghai Museum of Glass. Keep it Glassy. Esque has multiple works and our "Glass is Liquid" video on display, and will now be part of their permanent collection. Opens March 28th.
New Press: The Gentle Kitchen. We nabbed the cover of their first issue, volume 1 number 1. Foodies view of vegan cooking.
