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NYBG x Waterford


Waterford and NYBG Shop have partnered to bring Van Gogh’s artwork to another dimension with The Starry Night Vase – a luminous reimagining of the iconic painting, now in crystal.

Each vase is hand-engraved to order by Waterford’s master engraver, Martin Barron, in Ireland, making every piece a one-of-a-kind tribute to artistry and craftsmanship.

On display and available for pre-order at NYBG Shop through October 26 – don’t miss your chance to own your own custom Starry Night masterpiece.

Because each vase is made specially for you, please allow 2 to 3 weeks for your order to be created and shipped directly from the Waterford factory in Ireland.
ABOUT THE ARTIST

Martin Barron – Master Engraver

With over five decades of dedication, precision, and artistry, Martin Barron is one of Waterford’s most revered Master Engravers.

Martin began his journey in 1973 as an apprentice crystal cutter at Waterford. After completing a rigorous five-year apprenticeship, he advanced to craftsman and continued with another three years of intensive training to become a Master Cutter.
For nearly two decades, Martin perfected his skill, mastering the elegant symmetry and clarity that define Waterford’s crystal cutting.

In 1992, Martin’s career took a creative turn. With a lifelong passion for sketching and illustration, he embraced the opportunity to retrain as an engraver—despite it requiring a wholly new skillset. Over eight years, Martin honed his craft, ultimately achieving the prestigious title of Master Engraver.

Since then, Martin has engraved some of the world’s most iconic crystal pieces, including the Pebble Beach golf trophy. But one of his most celebrated creations is his Starry Night Vase, a tribute to Van Gogh’s timeless masterpiece.

Decorative glass on a blue table with a garden background

Inspired by the calendar in his studio, showcasing works by the great masters, Martin set out in 2023 to recreate Starry Night in crystal. Using a diamond-tipped drill, he begins by etching the full composition into the vase. After an initial polish removes the opaque finish, he engraves again—layering depth and dimension into the piece. This meticulous process mirrors the swirling, emotive brushstrokes of the original painting.


The result? A breathtaking crystal interpretation of Starry Night that takes 21 hours to engrave over three days. When combined with mouth-blowing and hand-cutting, the piece requires four skilled craftsmen and a total of 25 hours to complete. Each finished vase bears the Waterford mark of authenticity—along with Martin Barron’s signature, a symbol of true artistry.