For artist Dan
Mirer, inspiration came in a bottle.
A beer bottle that is.
When the young Albany-based glass blower started brewing his
own beer he realized he needed something to store it in. So he
got to work designing his own colorful creations.
The result is now on display at Urban Glass in Fort Greene where
Mirer spent two months as a visiting fellow.
Mirer (pictured with some of his creations) swears that it’s
just a coincidence that his exhibit "Beer Bottles"
coincides with the current exhibit about beer at the Brooklyn
Historical Society and a recent announcement that Rheingold would
once against start brewing in the borough.
"The idea just came to me – being a home brewer and a glass
blower," Mirer said.
Unlike the Budweiser and Miller Lite bottles lining many refrigerator
shelves, Mirer’s creations are elaborate – yet utilitarian –
designs.
At the June 17 opening, Mirer served up his own home brew in
the blown glass bottles.
Mirer’s more elaborate bottles are priced $150 to $390 and will
be on display at Urban Glass’ Robert Lehman Gallery, 57 Rockwell
Place at Fulton Street, until Aug. 14.
For more information, contact Urban Glass at (718) 625-3685.
BEER BOTTLE ART
