Crafting stories in glass
Projects forged in fire, shaped by hand, and illuminated through time.
Glasswork born from fire, light, and craft.
Ardor Glass is a studio devoted to the art of handcrafted glasswork. From intricate stained glass pieces to sculptures, props, and beyond, each piece is custom-made, guided by innovative approaches rooted in tradition.
Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, the studio blends craftsmanship with a deep sense of personal artistry — led by master craftsman Nikola Grozdanov, a glass artist with numerous projects in architecture and the creative industry.
Meet the artist
“My work lives in the tension between fragility and permanence.”
With a career spanning 20 years and many international commissions to his name, Nikola Grozdanov has crafted stained glass works for private, public and sacred spaces, shaped sculptures and installations for artists, and produced varied props for the film and advertising industry.
Each piece is guided by his signature precision, patience, and conceptual approach to the work with glass.
Nikola has mastered his skills in leading glass institutions around the world and continuously works with renowned contemporary artists.
Process
Each piece begins with a conversation
From concept to finished product, the process remains deliberate and deeply hands-on. The methods are traditional, the vision is contemporary - the results are timeless.