Jonathan Ausseresse's introduction to the world of glass occurred in the workshop of his father, Michel Ausseresse, a stained glass artist with a unique approach. Unlike conventional methods, Michel colored his own glass by sprinkling metallic oxides, enamels, or glass frits between two sheets of colorless glass. Captivated by these coloring techniques, Jonathan eagerly experimented with his father's firings. Driven by a deep connection to the material, he pursued an applied art baccalaureate in 2012, emphasizing an architectural vision and a cultural understanding of decorative art
Driven by a growing passion for creating personal pieces, Jonathan envisioned his first collections of objets d’art. His expertise in enamelling, thermoforming, and volcanic rock work, coupled with a preference for thick glass, inspired him to think in layers. By exploring combinations of assemblies and superimpositions, he developed a unique approach. Explaining his creative process, he shared, “With thin slats composed vertically, I create volumes by accumulation, I create luminous atmospheres, I play with viewpoints and distances. As for the large volumes fused horizontally, they engage a more graphic reflection, more focused on the balance between thicknesses, the dispersion of colors, and variations in transparency.”
With the debut of his Fluence collection, Jonathan asserts his identity at international trade fairs, showcasing glass with a distinctive aesthetic and a meaningful production process. His current objectives include advancing his technical research in enamelling to align with his aesthetic ideals and sharing his visionary perspective on glass.
