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"We are not only lovers, We are the closest of friends." - Simone de Beauvoir
Molten glass over copper collectible art.
The Story Behind This Tile
Through cobblestone streets, lovers laugh their way into adventure and mystique under the lamplight, intertwining their time and their lives until two become one, and where one ends, the other has already begun. This one's for the lovers who are the best of friends.
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 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).
