about

mona marnell is a contemporary glass artist and designer located within the Hylands Estate in Essex. With two decades of experience, mona is a seasoned creator of bespoke art, interior accessories, and architectural installations. Her work spans public, private, and commercial spaces, showcasing her talents with warm glass and producing captivating pieces of functional and decorative art. With a rich portfolio of work, mona integrates her artistic vision and technical mastery to craft distinctive work that leaves a lasting impression.

artist statement

My work explores the quiet tension between fragility and strength, using glass as a medium to capture the fleeting beauty of organic forms in constant transformation. Each piece I create is a reflection of nature’s impermanence—fluid lines, layered textures, and evolving shapes that echo growth, erosion, and renewal. I am drawn to the unpredictable dialogue between heat, gravity, and time that glass allows, embracing its imperfections and surprises.

A touch of gold in my work serves as both a highlight and a pause—a moment of stillness and light. Framed like a moment held in time, my abstract glass compositions invite contemplation, inviting the viewer to see movement within stillness, and resilience within fragility.