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Rosita Ståhl SWEDISH, b. 1985
Hourglass #1, 2023
Mouth-blown glass
22 x 65 cm
Rosita Ståhl (b. 1985) is a Swedish glass artist and craftsperson working with blown and sculpted glass. She is deeply involved in every stage of the creative process, from concept...
Rosita Ståhl (b. 1985) is a Swedish glass artist and craftsperson working with blown and sculpted glass. She is deeply involved in every stage of the creative process, from concept to realization. Ståhl studied at Orrefors Riksglasskola and holds a BFA from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, as well as an MFA in Craft and Glass from Konstfack. Based in Gustavsberg, Stockholm, Ståhl’s practice is rooted in personal narratives and experiences, shaped by travel, landscape, and memory. Her recent work centre on sculptural installations that explore labour, time, and craftsmanship, often incorporating glass, light, sound, and moving image.
Central to this body of work are Ståhl’s recurring hourglass forms, which function as symbols of time, knowledge, and skill. They reflect the dedication and duration required to become a craftsperson, while echoing the inherent fragility of glass itself. Through these works, Ståhl foregrounds the presence—and at times invisibility—of the maker, illuminating the role of the craftsperson and the conditions of glass production. By doing so, she contributes to a deeper understanding of craft as both a contemporary and historical practice.
Central to this body of work are Ståhl’s recurring hourglass forms, which function as symbols of time, knowledge, and skill. They reflect the dedication and duration required to become a craftsperson, while echoing the inherent fragility of glass itself. Through these works, Ståhl foregrounds the presence—and at times invisibility—of the maker, illuminating the role of the craftsperson and the conditions of glass production. By doing so, she contributes to a deeper understanding of craft as both a contemporary and historical practice.
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