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"Wherever you are be all there." - Jim Elliot
Molten glass over copper collectible art.
Artist Statement
The still, cool blue of a lake surrounds you. You've stopped paddling out into the water, and the sky holds a calm, clear view. In the middle of this lake, far away from everyday toils and cares, you are fully here and nowhere else. You forget time passing. Then, through the stillness you realize - this sense of peace in the present... it can be with you always - on a lake, at the table, while you work, and while you rest, because you can be fully present during those times, too.
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).