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"Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it." - Tom Lehrer
Molten glass on copper collectible art.
Artist Statement
Any musician will tell you that the art is a science in its technicality, and a moving emotional target in its practice. Just because you KNOW the notes, doesn't mean you FEEL them. And you must feel them. Life is like this. We feel our way through, practicing always into order to play out what exists within us.
Size: Approximately 5¼" x 8½" x 1¾" - akin to the size of a novel
Materials: Glass enamel on copper, formed around a heavy wood core
Every Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a rolling pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.
Spiritiles look great alone or in a group. They can be hung on the wall or set on a flat surface without the aid of an easel or stand. They are quite sturdy and can withstand direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend bringing them inside during extreme weather).