My outlook on life was formed through these heartbreaking moments. I realised that we all are mortal. I also realised that life is spectacular, filled with adventure, joy and happiness.
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Upcoming and current projects
Always Welcome Store
Always Welcome is a nomadic retail space for owner-run South African design studios that create furniture, homeware and lifestyle objects.
Dawid Ras Gallery
An exclusive group exhibition of contemporary South African art!
Bohemian – How tradition and craftsmanship can intersect with the freedom to do what you want!
Bohemian refers to a free spirit, of disregarding norms and fearlessly delving into new endeavours.
South African Art Scene – Perspectives on Glass and CGTN interview
The South African glass art scene might be small, but we have strong fires driving our passion!
An interview with Lothar Böttcher on CGTN and perspectives on South African Glass.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae of Lothar Böttcher
2019 – Frauenau
Whilst attending the Glasfachschule Zwiesel for my Glasveredler Meisterkurs (master course as cold worker), I lived in Frauenau, a town… Read more 2019 – Frauenau
2019 – Grit & Wheels, Schiesheim, Germany
Samuel Weisenborn opened his studio, barn and backyard to international Glasschleifer and Cold Workers, instigating the first international “Cold Worker’s… Read more 2019 – Grit & Wheels, Schiesheim, Germany
2019 – New Glass Now
One of the biggest highlights in 2019 was the opening of New Glass Now at the Corning Museum of Glass… Read more 2019 – New Glass Now
2019 – Blow Your Sculpture
Blow Your Sculpture’s third collaborative iteration took place from January till March 2019 at Smelt Glass Studio , with all twelve artists exhibiting their works at the Pretoria Art Museum…