MEDIA RELEASE   |   April 11, 2007
Joel Berman Glass Studios Introduces "Screen", A Modular Glass Privacy Partition For The Home Or Office

Vancouver, BC - The beauty and translucency of handcrafted textured glass is conveyed in Screen, a new modular partition by renowned glass artist, designer and manufacturer Joel Berman. Screen is ideal for hospitality applications and for today's condominium and other residential environments where spaces are open.

By its nature, textured glass is translucent; it allows an abundance of light while obscuring objects sufficiently to permit privacy. In this manner textured art glass functions well as a partition, dividing a space while working with light in intriguing ways. Combining panels of glass featuring organic and symmetrical art glass textures, Screen becomes a functional glass sculpture. The modular nature of the system allows the user to combine units for a larger, more dramatic application. Customizing Screen by adding shelves or by mounting a flat screen monitor further increases the partition's functionality.

Designed to stand vertically in spaces with 8—9ft ceilings, Screen's installed height can be adjusted using threaded rods (included). The unit secures in place by adjusting the fixing plates tightly against the floor and ceiling like a mechanical brace. Optionally, the fixing plates can be secured to floor joists and ceiling supports with screws. The horizontal dimension is 36". A single Screen unit features nine panels of art glass in various textures and texture directions combined to form a complete architectural composition.

Screen made its worldwide debut in Vancouver at Splash, the city's pre-eminent art auction. Splash is an annual fundraising event for Arts Umbrella, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing visualand performing arts education for young people. Joel Berman donated his inaugural Screen unit to the event. Screen will be displayed at Joel Berman Glass Studios' exhibits at Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas, May 10-12 and at NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago, June 11-13.



About Joel Berman Glass Studios
Joel Berman Glass Studios is a world-renowned designer and manufacturer of glass art for the architectural and design community offering leading edge designs and collaboration possibilities to take any glass design project from concept to installation. From its design studio and manufacturing facilities located in Vancouver, BC, Canada Joel Berman Glass Studios offers kiln-cast glass, handcrafted to the highest standards and featuring designer textures, colors, hardware and design services, all delivered with unparalleled customer focus.

For Immediate Release
Media contact: John Driver, Joel Berman Glass Studios
T: 604.684.8332 ex. 232,
E: jdriver@jbermanglass.com