Bernard Heesen - The Wild Glassblower

Bernard Heesen (Leerdam, NL 1958) is a Dutch glass artist who operates from the De Oude Horn glassworks (factory). His style is characterized by his unique approach in the making process where coincidence contributes to the shape and expression of the final product.

How does it feel to be in the flow?

In our digitalized world and fast moving society, we sometimes tend to get caught up in the constant race of achieving the next step.

But do we still make room for really mastering a skill? And even more so, do we even enjoy that process?

In this portrait series we try to capture creativity and get into the flow of creating. In each episode we meet, follow, and get inspired by artists showcasing a variety of talents. Talents that have developed over the years by putting in time, dedication, curiosity and hard work.

Get inspired.

Directed and edit by Oligar da Paz

Director of photography: Danny Cotino

Produced and interview done by: Dilem Arslan

Sound and sound design by: Ting Fung Cheung

Colorist: Danny Cotino

Gaffer: Luciano Monteiro Baptista

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