MICHAEL ANCHIN got his start in glass blowing at a school on Mulberry Street in Manhattan in the 1980's. From 1987 to 1993 hired dozens of extremely talented glassblowers to help him produce over 100,000 long neck beach glass vases that were sold all over the world. Then, for the next 11 years, he produced a wide range of vases, bowls, glasses and votives for sale at his store on Elizabeth St. as well as producing work for other stores across the country. He also works with decorators to produce custom collections for their interior design clients.
Every piece of glass is a unique piece of artwork made individually and signed by the artist, Michael Anchin. From 2000 degree hot molten liquid glass and colour made from real earth minerals, Michael blows very colorful, organically shaped vessels in classic forms that seem natural to the material. His work shows off the glass's liquid nature and it's ability to allow light to pass through it and allows our eyes to see very pure color in hundreds of different shades.
Michael ran his own store on Elizabeth street in New York City for 11 years after seven years of producing work for other stores such as Barneys, Portico, Robert Homma and many more. Now, for the moment, while looking for another retail location, michael sells his work to admirers by appointment at his studio location in williamsburg.
CARE: Wash with warm water, as water too hot can break the glass.