About the Artwork
The "Contemporary Mirror Sculptures" have become Milena Kling’s unmistakable signature pieces. Created in close collaboration with Czech glassblowers, each wall sculpture is a unique, mouth-blown work, individually signed by the artist. The result is a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces that rareingly combine traditional craftsmanship with artistic vision. Today, we are delighted to present four of these unique "Contemporary Mirror Sculptures." Their very names—"Pond," "Gold," and "Ocean Washed Gold"—reflect their understated, elegant color palettes and evoke a truly sensuous atmosphere.
With their airy elegance, Milena Kling’s sculptures effortlessly transcend the boundaries between art and design. By silvering the interiors of these objects, the artist ensures that they reveal new facets with every glance; reflections merge the viewer and the surrounding space with the work itself. The fluid, almost velvety surface invites one not merely to observe the reflection, but to experience it. Small air bubbles or subtle streaks bear witness to the handcrafted quality of the glass—hallmarks of traditional glassmaking. Depending on how they are positioned on the wall and how light falls upon them, the sculptures unfold in complex, poetic ways. In Kling’s work, it becomes clear that, for the artist, glass is more than just a material—it is a medium for perception, grounding, presence, and poetic transformation.
About the Artist
Milena Kling works with glass—a material she explores in all its physical states and reflections. Her pieces can be found in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, as well as on the tables of Michelin-starred restaurants in Berlin. An unconventional figure who defies easy categorization, she moves fluidly between the worlds of art and design.
In 2012, Kling established her own studio in Berlin. Since then, she has developed an impressively distinct body of work: she has revitalized the image of ribbed glass, created lamps, vases, and luminous objects from molten sand, and crafted experimental mirror sculptures that have garnered international acclaim.
Even during her studies at the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK), Kling experimented with unusual materials; however, it was a trip to Japan that led her to discover the unique expressive potential of glass. In Kling’s hands, what was once mere sand is transformed into a living medium—glass as a language of light, reflection, and breath.
Latest Exhibitions (Selection)
For years, Kling has been invited to international exhibitions and trade fairs, including London Design Week, Design Miami, IMM Cologne, Beijing Design Week, Milan Design Week, and Dwell on Design in Los Angeles. Furthermore, her work is held in many significant art collections, such as the permanent collection of the Pinakothek der Moderne – Die Neue Sammlung in Munich. Her bespoke, handcrafted tableware is used in some of the world’s finest restaurants, including the top-50-ranked restaurant Maaemo in Norway. In Berlin, her pieces can be found in use at establishments such as Coda and Nobelhart & Schmutzig.
