INNOVATOR AND PIONEER OF THE MOVEMENT OF GLASS AS HIGH DESIGN
Designer Andi Kovel defines Esque Studio as rooted in the innovative exploration of glass. Starting in NYC as artist for hire to elite fine artists and designers. Esque was created with the concept of creating modern, functional, concept-based glassware aimed at the design industry and away from the pedestal. For the past 20 years Kovel has led a movement in glass by shattering the rules and redefining notions of craft and material associated with the medium.
Gaining to international acclaim, most notably by being named part of Time Magazine’s “Design 100", today’s most influential and inspired international designers. She has designed and completed projects for clients including, Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, The W Hotel, Nike, Anthropologie, Sephora and Design Within Reach. The process of glassblowing is collaborative in nature and has inspired award winning lines designed with Harry Allen Design, Cedar & Moss and Heath Ceramics.
