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EXPERIENCE THE ANCIENT MAGIC OF THE SWEDISH GLASS KINGDOM WITH GALLERY MELEFORS

AUGUST 26-27

MICKE JOHANSSON & KOSTA BODA

Have you ever been mesmerized by the magical play of sunlight through a work of art glass? Join Galleri Melefors on a journey through the soul of the Swedish glass kingdom with a visit to glass master Micke Johansson and Kosta Boda.

On site in the ancient glass kingdom, you can experience a complete experience at Kosta and, with your own eyes, follow as Micke Johansson takes the traditions on and formally conjures with the glass pipe during the creation of the masterpieces. The weekend will offer an exciting journey in the spirit of the Swedish glass tradition. An opportunity you don't want to miss.

From the front row, we experience Micke blowing his world-unique masterpieces. We also visit Kosta for a guided tour through the glass factory before it's time to have dinner at the Kost Boda Art Hotel with a three-course dinner in an environment shaped by the glass masters on the other side of the road. A day filled with experiences that we round off with a spa and overnight stay. Overnight and dinner package is offered to you as a member for SEK 3,740 double room or SEK 2,270 for single room.

Welcome to a weekend where we explore the magic of glass art together.

Johan Melefors & colleagues

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

AUGUST 26-27 2023
We visit Micke Johansson in Örsjö and stay at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel about 30 minutes away by car. The team at Galleri Melefors will meet you on site in Örsjö and look forward to welcoming you.

Price overnight stay & 3-course dinner:
SEK 3,740 for a double room (2 people) alternatively SEK 2,270 for a single room (1 person)

The package includes:
• Glass show on the front row in Micke Johansson's cabin. Only 25 seats per show
• Exclusive guided tour of Kosta glass factory
• Three-course dinner at Kosta Boda Art Hotel
• Spa entrance at Kosta Boda Art Hotel
• Overnight stay with breakfast at Kosta Boda Art Hotel
• Offer of 25% on all products at KostaBoda and Orrefors
• Exclusive offer on custom orders from Micke Johansson

Registration and payment:
• Registration takes place by emailing us at OSA@melefors.com. Attach name, contact details and any allergies.
• Payment takes place in connection with check-in at the hotel.

We need your registration by August 16.

COLLECTIONS & ARTISTS YOU WILL LEARN MORE ABOUT

Micke Johansson 62 Products

Vallien, Bertil 34 Products

Engman, Kjell 5 Products

Costa Boda 48 Products

MICKE'S GLASS CABIN OFFERS MAGIC AND EXCLUSIVE OFFER

In Micke's glass cabin, a glass show is held where you can experience, fron front row, when he breathes life into the fantastic works of art.

Three different shows in Micke's glass cabin. 25 seats per show:
• Saturday at 11.00 - Double Ariel
• Saturday at 13.00 - Double Ariel (FULL)
• Sunday at 11.00 - Graariel

Exclusive offer
During this event and visit to Micke's cabin, we present an exclusive offer. By choosing the color scheme and theme, you can order your very own custom-made double ariel!

Regular price for commissioned custom work in double-ariel: SEK 55,000 to SEK 60,0000
Your price during the event: SEK 47,000

Registration and payment:
• Registration for the package trip takes place by emailing us at OSA@melefors.com. Attach name, contact details and any allergies.
• We need your registration no later than August 16.
• Payment takes place in connection with check-in at the hotel.

GET TO KNOW MICKE JOHANSSON'S UNIQUE GLASS TECHNIQUES

Micke Johansson is the Swedish glass master who has not only carried on a rich Swedish glass tradition - he has taken it to completely new heights with incredible craftsmanship. The "Ariel" and "Graal" techniques are considered among the finest and were created at Orrefors in the early 20th century. On his own, Micke has combined and developed them into both "Graariel" and "Dubbelariel", two techniques that he alone in the world has mastered. The enormously demanding works take over a month to complete from grain to loaf.

DUBBELARIEL

"Red Sea", 30 cm high, 55 000 kr

The Ariel technique was invented in the 1930s at Orrefors by Edvin Öhrström. The name "Ariel" comes from the spirit of Shakespeare's play "The Tempest" and describes the airy and fleeting appearance of the technology. With air patterns inside the glass, enchanting works are created that seethe with magic and life as the light flows through the glass. It is an art form that continues to fascinate and admire people the world over. Micke Johansson has further developed the technique to "Double Ariel", i.e. Ariel pattern in two layers. An incredibly delicate process where each work takes over a month to complete. He is alone in the world in being able to blow double ariels.

TO THE ARTWORK

GRAARIEL

"Ruler of the Forest", 33 cm high, 48 000 kr

"Graal" is an enchanting glass art technique created at Orrefors by Knut Bergqvist and Simon Gate in the 1910s. By engraving patterns in a layer of colored glass over a cup of transparent glass, clear patterns and contrasts are created. Graal is a recognized and difficult technique in itself, but Micke Johansson has taken it to new heights by combining a Graal with an Ariel. With the finished Grail as a base, a layer of Ariel is placed on top. The combination of transparent and colored glass and the trapped air creates a shimmering and mysterious scene. Micke Johansson is alone in being able to create works in Graariel technology.

TO THE ARTWORK

3D-GRAARIEL

"Swordfish Reef", 31 cm high, 75 000 kr

A 3D-Graariel is another further development of technology combinations. With a Graariel as a base, Micke Johansson continues and creates sculptural elements on the outside of the works. Coral reefs, water droplets, or other effects attached while the Graariel is still soft and malleable. An extremely delicate process so as not to destroy the time-consuming craftsmanship involved in creating a Graariel.

TO THE ARTWORK

OTHER TECHNIQUES

Micke Johansson also creates exquisitely beautiful works in the more common techniques of single-ariel, overhang and sculpted glass. Below you will see a selection. As always, you can find the entire catalog at melefors.com, where the works are depicted in 360 degrees.

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