Bianca Rebagliati & Daniel Orquín

40 Plumas

Glass sculptor

©Daniel Orquin

Versatility in glass

Bianca and Daniel studied at the Vetroricerca Glas&modern school
They have worked in important glass regions in Europe
They set up their glass studio 40 Plumas together

Bianca Rebagliati and Daniel Orquín both attended the Vetroricerca Glas&modern school for artistic glass work in Italy. Previously, Bianca had a summer job in a small stained glass workshop on the border between Italy and Switzerland, and Daniel had taken on the mission to start a department of glass fusing in a traditional manufacturer in Bergamo. They chose this discipline because they feel the need to create projects, and glasswork allows them to materialise their creativity and designs. Their workshop, one of the most modern and versatile in Spain, is a lab where new techniques find a way to make any idea become a reality. Yet, 40 plumas is simultaneously a traditional workshop and both Bianca and Daniel remain conscious of the importance of the true craftsmanship of handmade.

Interview

©Daniel Orquin

©Daniel Orquin

Do you specialise in a particular technique?: Daniel: No, we practise all kinds of techniques, but we are convinced that traditional ones are very important to preserve. We continue practising them for various reasons, notably the beauty you can create with your hands is particularly moving.
Where do you find inspiration?: Bianca: For me, inspiration comes from feelings and sensitivity. A good idea and the drive to make it come true is the result of intuition, and that comes from a moment of revealing silence. For Daniel, his sources are comic books, videogames and ways of storytelling that have fantasy.
What do you like best in your profession?: Daniel: We like to make our own decisions. We like the challenge and to learn from experience. We like to work with our hands. Working properly and delivering quality products to satisfied customers that can value them is very gratifying.
What would you advise an aspiring glassworker?: Bianca: I would say to try to have as many experiences as possible and in as many different countries as possible. Look for glass manufacturers, workshops and schools all over the world, the more you learn the better.

Bianca Rebagliati & Daniel Orquín are expert artisans: they began their career in 2003