Houston Llew Spiritile: 253 Drive

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"You can figure it out if you have the drive to do it."Carroll Shelby

Artist Statement About This Piece

Life is a cycle that changes directions constantly. We are all too familiar with this fact! These newly released Spiritiles embody our response to this sudden change. We are embracing our resilience, even opening ourselves up to new perspectives and ideas, and adapting to the new world. Despite this, we find constancy and relish in always finding comfort in the people, places, and things we love. Cheers to TACKing when you need to, continuing to DRIVE forward, and never forgetting to REFRESH your spirit!
 

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).

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