Exploring The Art Of Verre Eglomisé With Miriam Ellner

You’re forgiven if you don’t know what verre eglomisé is off the top of your head: It’s the ancient art of gilding precious metals on the reverse side of glass. This March, expertly crafted pieces demonstrating its magic can be experienced firsthand in the heart of New York. Chelsea artist Miriam Ellner, a practitioner of the art form, is opening her studio to celebrate the publication of her first book, Golden Glass (Pointed Leaf Press). Her projects include commissions by designers and architects, as well as original museum-exhibited works, which will be on display during her studio’s open house. “Eglomisé has an ancient, classical history, but I’ve developed it so it’s fresh and part of the 21 st century,” says Ellner, who discovered the craft after a career as a modern dancer followed by studies in decorative painting in Europe. “My pieces add a dimension to a room; it’s magical how they illuminate a space.”