about Studio Elke Westen

Elke Westen, Dipl.-Des., MA

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Elke’s main focus is on architectural glass design, cutting-edge techniques and ecological sustainability.

Her works play with the manipulation of colours and reflections, bringing spaces to life.

Her public artworks as well as her bespoke jewellery and paintings reflect this philosophy.

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education:
2002 Master of Arts (MA), Glass Design, National College of Art and Design, Dublin, Ireland

2000-2002 postgraduate student (MA, glass design) at National College of Art and Design, Dublin

1993 degree as designer (B.Des.)
1988-1993 studied Graphic Design and Product Design at University “Fachhochschule Dortmund”,

University of Applied Science, Dortmund, Germany
1986-1988 apprenticeship as reprographer, Hattingen, Germany

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