Golden Glass: Verre Églomisé brings the reader into the world of Miriam Ellner, the foremost practitioner of verre églomisé, the ancient process of gilding precious metals on the reverse side of glass, etching in a design, and setting it off with color.

While the earliest examples date back to 200 BC, Ellner is one its acknowledged modern masters. These seductive materials coalesce to enliven the surface of glass with luminous reflections creating moving glass paintings. She is one of few experts in this rare art form, making it fresh and relevant in the 21st century. Her work enhances private collections and design projects around the world.

Beginning her career as a dancer, Ellner brings energy, dynamism, and a sense of motion to her art. This book offers stunning views into both Ellner’s process, her personal work, and commissions with many leading interior designers and architects. She creates pieces that transform rooms and bridge the worlds of art, craft, and design.

Golden Glass: Verre Églomisé contains reflections from her collaborators, coupled with hundreds of incredible photographs, as well as Ellner’s own insights into her decades-long practice, exploring the ethereal world of illumination, reflection, and color.