Simone Crestani’s practice is rooted in an unusually early connection with glass. Having begun working with the material at the age of fifteen, he developed an intuitive understanding of its behaviour and expressive possibilities. In 2010, he established Atelier Crestani, where he continues to explore the potential of lampworked glass across sculpture and design.

Nature provides the central point of reference in Crestani’s work. Drawing on the geometry, proportions and organic irregularities of the natural world, he translates these observations into a distinctive sculptural language. His sculptures combine the delicacy of transparent glass with carefully considered structures, creating forms that appear both precise and naturally evolved.

Transparency is fundamental to his sculptural language. Through the interaction of light and transparent glass, Crestani emphasises the relationship between form, space and perception. His compositions often convey a sense of weightlessness, despite the technical complexity involved in their creation.

His approach brings together the discipline of traditional craftsmanship and a continuing interest in experimentation. Working across different scales, from intimate objects to larger sculptural and design projects, Crestani investigates how the same material can express both structural precision and poetic imagination.

Recognised as a Master of Arts and Crafts in 2020, Crestani has developed a distinctive artistic language in which technical mastery serves a broader exploration of natural beauty, harmony and the transformative qualities of glass.

House of Glass Gallery