A Unique Artistic Method
Swiss artist Simon Berger developed an innovative technique to create portraits by cracking glass with a hammer. Instead of painting or carving, he strategically strikes laminated glass to create detailed images through controlled fractures.
Transforming Broken Glass into Art
Berger started experimenting with glass in 2017, realizing that the impact of a hammer could produce stunning visual effects. By varying the pressure and precision of each strike, he forms faces, expressions, and depth purely through shattered lines.
High-Profile Works and Exhibitions
One of his most notable pieces is a portrait of Kamala Harris, presented in 2021 in collaboration with the National Museum of Women’s History in Washington, D.C. His work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, including at the Museo del Vetro in Murano, Italy.
Breaking Boundaries in Art
By using a destructive process to create beauty, Berger’s cracked glass portraits challenge conventional artistic methods. His work continues to gain international recognition, pushing the boundaries of glass as a medium.
