Reviving a Lost Art Through Contemporary Mastery. Danni is a specialist in the ancient art of Verre-églomisé, the delicate and intricate process of gilding glass. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted onto the reverse of toughened glass, with exquisite details added using inks, mica dust, and lustre. The artwork is then gilded with metal leaf, incorporating precious materials such as 24-karat gold, silver, or copper. Every creation is entirely unique—no two pieces are ever the same. The rarity of Verre-églomisé in contemporary art has led the Heritage Craft Association to classify it as ‘Critically Endangered’, placing it on the Red List of crafts at risk of becoming lost art forms. By integrating this historic technique into her own fine art practice, Danni has set a new standard in its application, forging an innovative and distinctive contemporary approach that ensures its continued evolution. Danni’s work is held in prestigious private collections across the UK, United States, Saudi Arabia, France, Belgium, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, and Kenya. Her mastery of this rare craft has earned her widespread recognition and numerous accolades, including: Global Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023/24 – Global Awards Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023, 2024 – Lux Life Magazine Finalist – Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023 – David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Prize South West Contemporary Artist of the Year 2022 Contemporary Natural World Artist of the Year 2021 – British Made Awards Highly Commended Finalist – Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021 – David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Prize Through her commitment to preserving and reimagining Verre-églomisé, Danni ensures this endangered art form remains not only relevant but thrives as a compelling and contemporary medium.
