INSIDE STORIES
FROM 30 YEARS OF GLASSBLOWING
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SPOONS, KNIFES AND OTHER FAMILY STORIES
The ‘Cutlery’ series consists of compositions of tableware made around 2008.  Here, Bibi talks about the memories and line of thoughts that inspired these artworks. ​ 
GLASS TEACHERS, LIFE MENTORS - 2# LINDEAN MILL
From 1988-1989, Bibi was a glassblowing assistant to  David Kaplan and Annica Sandstrom at Lindean Mill Glass, Scotland. In this conversation, the artist talks about how this training shaped her work ethic and technique.  
THE ART OF BELONGING ​
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Bibi talks us through ‘Houses’, one of her earliest art series. With its intriguing name and unique structure, each House invites who observes it to reflect on belonging and life transition.

​HAPPY ACCIDENTS
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By mastering all the steps of glassblowing, Bibi is able to transform mistakes and unexpected accidents into new ideas. In this conversation, the artist reveals the stories behind what she calls 'happy accidents'.  
GLASS TEACHERS, LIFE MENTORS - 1# WILLEM HEESEN​
At the beginning of her career, Bibi assisted Willem Heesen, glass artist, designer and painter. Here, Bibi shares how this experience influenced her relationship with glassblowing.

​LIFE, DEATH, COCOONS AND BOATS
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Family stories, feelings, mistakes, and even funeral fairs are able to stimulate the artist's creative process.  Here, Bibi shares how two of her art series developed from a very peculiar commission. ​
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