MARIO BADIOLI (1940 - PRESENT)

Maestro Mario Badioli was born on February 12th 1940.  He started working as an apprentice at the age of 14.  Badioli lives and works in Murano, in a small studio where his daughter assists him.  He has perfected a particular method of applying colour by 'slapping' and 'dripping' hot coloured glass over clear.  Each creation is unique and purposely imprecise.  He prefers a rough rather than smooth texture. 

  Above images Courtesy of Paul McGrath