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"Go forth boldly in direction of your dreams." - Henry David Thoreau
Molten glass over copper collectible art.
The Story Behind This Tile
This adventure-seeking piece beckons us to journey forward into the life we dream of, to move without fear toward the direction that makes us feel alive. We can use the tools offered us to navigate the path, but the decision on where to go and how to get there is our own. It can be daunting, uncertain. Yet, meeting those feelings with an equal amount of passion for our dreams equips us with just enough awareness of the potential challenges, and sustains our energy to press on.
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).