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"People may forget what you said and forget what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Molten glass over copper collectible art.
Artist Statement
This quote comes to mind often when considering the significance of relationships. Over the course of your life, people enter and exit, and you may know hundreds or thousands of people over a lifetime. It is easy to lose track of people you've known and the things they have said, but when you know someone who has made a great impact upon your life, it's usually not something they said to you or did for you that comes to mind... it's the feeling you had while in their presence. That feeling is unforgettable.
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).