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"I like to have a martini, two at the very most. Three I'm under the table, four I'm under the host." -Dorothy Parker
Molten glass over copper collectible art.
Artist Statement
Dorothy Parker, a founding member of the literary group 'The Algonquin Round Table' and two time Academy Award nominee, was known as a wise-cracker and lover of gin. Her witty retorts and comebacks are the stuff of legend, and this tile colorfully pays tribute to the playful smart aleck that comes out when the martinis are flowing.
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).