I am Esther Femmigje , I design and create unique stained glass and glass art objects. I also write poetry, paint and love taking pictures. And I discovered recently a new passion and that is baking and decorating cakes. I graduated in glass art, and I followed my heart and started a glass art studio. I had a glass studio for several years in the Netherlands, then, in 2019, I emigrated to France. Together with my husband, we moved to a lovely village called Val-de-Virieu, in the province of Isere.  There, I felt new inspiration and a sense of belonging, a place to call home. 

I have learned at a younger age that life is precious and that walking on this earth is not random, or something that you can take for granted. At the age of  5 years old, I experienced a terrible traffic accident in which I almost lost my life.  I had a near-death experience, an amazing enkindled journey on the other side. 

To know more about my near-death experience, I created a stained glass called 'The center', after the passing of my brother.

It tells the story of grief, hope, and rebirth,  and most of all the promise of love. 

I have learned something very important there, and that is purpose. It also brought me further into spirituality and closer to God.  In the summer of 2011, I walked the pilgrimage route to "Santiago de Compostella".  It was the beginning of a transformational journey,  and it brought me so much new inspiration and insight towards life that it greatly influenced my work. 

My calling in my life and in art is:  

" I would like to inspire you and make you aware of the beauty of life and of yourself.  "

I remember an intensive moment during my pelgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella, the road was long and harsh and lonely, My water run out and the heat was unbearable. I started crying and fell down to the earth, I stayed there for a while feeling scared and helpless. I could have stayed there forever and waiting for someone to pass by and help me to get up. Instead I stood up, took my heavy bag and kept going. It took me another couple of hours before reaching my destination, It is a small challenge compare to other ones I had during my life. Though it always reminds me that change starts within, within a broken, doubting, scared, fearful <-> healing, confident, overcoming, daring  heart♥

My work can be described as freedom; intuitive art inspired by stories, emotions and symbolized in colors, figures, and lines. My art is very vibrant, detailed, and has a life on his own. There is always a message, a reason hidden in my art, I will always  do my best to create something that has the power to touch and enlighten your soul, to celebrate you. 

 If you have any questions or want to know more.

 Don't hesitate to write me.

I would love to hear from you,

Love,

Esther Femmigje