Made out of sand, soda and lime, glass becomes a work of art between the skilled hands of Gérard Bertin. This artist, glassmaker and glassblower who settled in Carouge 22 years ago, uses the same ancestral molten glass technique as the Phoenicians and the Egyptians.

Cold formed, the glass is packed together as a paste in moulds before being fired again at 800 degrees Celsius. This stamping technique had become obsolete before being rediscovered and widely used during the art deco period. Gérard Bertin updates this technique in delicate contemporary works. This sensitive and demanding artist will be glad to show you his designs.

Contact and information:

Gérard Bertin
4, rue St-Joseph
1227 Carouge
Tel + 41 (0)22 343 10 43
Text: Swisspassions
Photo: Carougemania www.carougemania.ch.