John Selbing (1908-2001) was a photographer and designer at Orrefors glassworks 1932-73. His artistic and commercial photographic practice and his glass design work developed along each other displaying a common aesthetic thread across his total oeuvre.

To present his work we created a 20m long table that follows the shape of Vapenbäcksån river that crosses the town of Orrefors. The river played a crucial role in the foundation of the 18th century ironworks and sawmill that eventually became a glass manufacturing company. A selection of images and unique glass pieces set in chronological order sketched a portrait of the maker and gave a glimpse into the history of the factory.