Aphrodite W. Elseesy is an Egyptian glass artist and one of the leading figures reviving the art of glassblowing in Egypt. Her work bridges heritage and innovation, transforming molten glass into timeless expressions of light, color, and emotion.
A graduate of Helwan University with a Masters of Applied Arts, Aphrodite refined her craft through advanced studies and global training with world-renowned glass masters.
Her international education includes scholarships and residencies at:
• Pilchuck Glass School, USA , Glass Blowing, Kiln Forming, Casting, and Vitreography (Intermediate)
• Corning museum of glass, USA, glass blowing , Kiln casting and kiln formed glass (Intermediate)
• Fabiano Zanchi Class, Venice (2025) , Advanced decorative techniques in murano glass chandeliers
• Michael Behrens Seminar, Germany , Kiln Casting Techniques for Thick Glass Objects
In 2017, Aphrodite founded Aphrodite Glass Art, a studio dedicated to hand-blown and cast glass artworks, installations, and luxury design pieces.
Her brand is recognized for its craftsmanship, originality, and the fusion of Egyptian artistry with global contemporary aesthetics.
Her exhibitions and collaborations include Revelations China Exhibition, The International Biennale of Glass in Bulgaria (2021), The Glass Department at the Association for the Protection of the Environment in Cairo for glass waste recycling and education.
Today, Aphrodite continues to create, teach, and inspire, positioning Egypt once again on the global map of glass artistry through passion, innovation, and vision.
