Artists & Designers
Presenting "Gabriele Stamey" (Swarovski)
THE DESIGNER: GABRIELE STAMEYGabriele Stamey was born on May 22, 1956, in Worgl, a small town in the foothills of the Austrian Tyrol, far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern city life. From an early age, she decided to follow her chosen vocation as an artist. After an intensive four-year course of study at the world famous technical school for glass craft and design in Kramsach, she began her successful career specializing in free-blown goblets. Between 1978 and 1986 she established a name for herself as a freelance glass designer, while at the same time pursuing an avid interest in glass painting and leaded windows. Finally, in 1986, she started working for Swarovski, where she soon won recognition with her designs for Silver Crystal. Many Silver Crystal lovers still remember with pleasure Gabriele Stamey's first designs for the gift and collectible line: these include the ever-popular "Miniature Cockerel", "Miniature Hen" and the three lovable "Miniature Chicks" from the "Barnyard Friends" series. She then proved her artistic talents even more convincingly with a magnificent interpretation of the "Santa Maria" Columbus' flagship on his voyage to the New World. By way of relaxation from the demands of her job, Gabriele Stamey enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing her hobbies, which include walking, swimming, art and music. The dragon is her first creation for Swarovski Collectors Society. Designed with great finesse, her interpretation of this mythological beast reveals a profound understanding of her subject and takes the crystal lover into the wonderful world of fable and fantasy.
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