Ingegerd Råman is a glass artist and ceramist, educated at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and Instituto Statale D'Arte per la Ceramica in Faenza, Italy. Prior to joining Orrefors, she worked for the Johanfors and Skruf glassworks. Her studio is located on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm. Her designs have been displayed in museums, design boutiques and galleries in both Europe and North America. Her work has been commissioned by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Swedish Royal Court.The work of Ingegerd Råman is simple and pure, characterized by timeless designs and derived from fundamental forms and shapes. In her own words, her "work is always a link between simplicity, function and aesthetic values."Designs by Ingegerd Råmanat Clearly First980 Madison Avenue(between 76th and 77th Street)May 13 - 20, 2004For information about the exhibit, call (212) 988 4282 or visit www.clearlyfirst.comFor more about Ingegerd Råman and Orrefors, visit www.orrefors.comPhoto: Slowfox by Ingegerd Råman, © Pelle Wahlgren and Per Larsson