The Isabella convex mirror is a blend of crystal and champagne/gold colors. Layers of Venetian glass rods lead to points embellished with both smooth and faceted quartz and citrine. Clear glass cabochons finish the design. The Isabellas convex mirror is about 13 inches in diameter. It hangs in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for …
the Kaiserin convex mirror
The Kaiserin convex mirror is all about the color silver. The shimmer, depth and reflective quality are timeless. The frame was gilded roughly with silver leaf. Clear Venetian glass rods were layered on top with the silver leaf creating a back-lighting effect. Occasionally a very pale blue glass rod was placed to accent the cool nature of silver. Clear crystal …
the Cleopatra convex mirror
The Cleopatra convex mirror is composed of layers of shades of emerald green Venetian rods. The tips of the rays are spheres of green onyx and dark quartz crystal. The Cleopatra convex mirror is around 10.5 inches in diameter. It is hanging in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for Walls! The Cleopatra convex mirror …
the Glaucus convex mirror
The Gaucus convex mirror is part of a series based on the colors of bodies of water or the myths associated with them. Glaucus is made of a rich combination of blues, grays and green Venetian glass rods resulting in a deep teal color. The ends of the rays are topped with rough African recycled beads that have been polished …
the Emilie convex mirror
The Emilie convex mirror is a relative to my Adele mirror. But Emilie is unique. The half dome mirror is surrounded by spikes of rock crystal quartz points. Some very clear and some with a hint of smoke. The mirror had a trim of clear cabochons. Emilie is about 10 inches in diameter. It hangs in my studio pending being …
the Loire convex mirror
The Loire convex mirror is a continuation of my series based on rivers, oceans and other bodies of water. Its always fascinating to see how varied the blues, greens and grays are when you really look. The Loire convex mirror is thickly stacked with clear, teal, gray and cobalt Venetian glass rods. The “rays” of the mirror are recycled, rough …
the Tiepolo convex mirror
The Tiepolo convex mirror is primarily clear and pale peach/pink Venetian glass rods stacked on top of a silver leafed star shaped frame. The layers of glass are “back-lit” by the reflective quality of the silver. The Tiepolo convex mirror is about 24 inches in diameter. It is being shipped to KRB in New York City. Call 212.288.2221 for more …
the Triton convex mirror
The Triton convex mirror started as a gold leafed frame. I added a rim of emerald green glass nuggets and Venetian glass rods. The rays are fluorite, a green/blue translucent mineral. Fluorite can also be banded in purple and white( known as “Blue John”). The Triton convex mirror is around 15 inches in diameter. It currently hangs in my studio …
the Tannhauser convex mirror
The Tannhauser convex mirror is composed of a frame gilded with silver and gold leaf, Venetian glass rods and tiger eye points and spheres The mirror is a true half dome giving the frame an almost 3D effect. I’ve always loved tiger eye not only because of the silky maple color but specially the chatoyancy( an optical effect providing an …
the Justinian II convex mirror
The Justinian II convex mirror is a revision of a previous mirror I designed. It features a thick surface of bronze, amber and topaz Venetian glass. I have added glass and resin cabochons in a range of sizes. Lots of them. After all, more is more. The Justinian II convex mirror is about 23.5 inches in diameter. Soon it will …
the Delphinus convex mirror
The Delphinus convex mirror is a classic shape that has been encrusted with teal/gray Venetian glass rods and hand-cast “jewels”. The Delphinus convex mirror is about 10.5 inches in diameter. It resides in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for Walls! The Delphinus convex mirror is named for one of the smallest constellations in the …
the Bianca convex mirror
The Bianca convex mirror started with a hexagon gold frame loaded with renaissance inspired decorative detail and transforms it using Venetian glass rods and glass spheres. The original detailing is optically distorted into something more stylized. Surrounding the frame are unusual ovoid shaped rock crystal quartz. The Bianca convex mirror is about 9.5 inches in diameter. It is hanging in …
the Charlus convex mirror
The Charlus convex mirror is definitely inspired by the Belle Epoque era of the late nineteenth century in Europe. From the unusual octagon shape to the opulent use of rock crystal quartz, citrine, gold metal gilding and Venetian glass, the Charlus convex mirror is over-the-top but comes in a modestly sized package. The Charlus mirror is about 7 inches in …
the Ombré convex mirror
The Ombré convex mirror is composed of a gold, gilt frame that has three distinct layers. I applied layers of thin Venetian glass rods to create an ombré effect. Ombré is a term that can be described as one color fading or transitioning into another. The Ombré convex mirror measures about 13 inches in diameter. It is being delivered to …
the Lorenzo convex mirror
The Lorenzo convex mirror started as a round plastic frame(!). The shape was good but I had to fill the back cavity with resin to give it solidity and heft. Gold leaf then antiqued to take the glitz off( but not too much, lol). I found gorgeous spheres of Feldspath Apatite in rich blue/green/bronze colors and used two sizes. I …
the Cosimo convex mirror
The Cosimo convex mirror is a combination of gold and crystal. An antique oval frame was stripped and gilded by me then the inner concave curved was loaded with clear Venetian glass rods. The mirror itself was executed in white gold. Quartz rock crystals were used as the rays of the sunburst. The Cosimo convex mirror measures about 21 inches …
the Priam convex mirror
The Priam convex mirror is rich in gold tones. From the Venetian glass rods to the yellow jade teardrops and the faceted bronze glass spheres the result is sumptuous. The Priam convex mirror is about 10 inches in diameter. It resides in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for Walls! Priam was the King of …
the Hecuba convex mirror
The Hecuba convex mirror is all shades of gold. From the almost amber of the dark citrine faceted crystals to the paler golds of the Venetian glass rods, Hecuba is a treasure. The Hecuba convex mirror is about 11 inches in diameter. It hangs in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for Walls! Hecuba was …
the Hephaestus convex mirror
The Hephaestus convex mirror is a rich combination of gold/bronze tinted Venetian glass rods, gold leaf and a generous scattering of pyrite spheres and cabochons. I like the combination of transparency and flash with an earthy element. The Hephaestus convex mirror measures about 16 inches in diameter. It hangs in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. …
the Aegean convex mirror
The Aegean convex mirror started life as a well shaped hard plastic(!) frame that I back-filled with clear resin to give heft and solidity. After lacquering it a deep blue I stacked three shades of blue Venetian glass rods into the crevices of the frame. I attached lapiz-lazuli and quartz rock crystal spheres to the tips of the rays. Blue …
the Palanquin assemblage
The Palanquin assemblage consist of a miniature 18th century chair sitting on tope of a toy rhinoseros; both have been lacquered blue with gliding on the chair. A wonderful rock crystal point sits on the chair. The crystal has a small transparent face fused to it. Jewelry for your table top! Thank you Wikipedia for the following: A palanquin is a covered …
the Camelo pardalis assemblage
The Carmelo pardalis assemblage is a mixed media sculpture using a miniature fauteuil( chair) and a plastic toy giraffe. Both objects have been totally refinished using gold leaf and iridescent glazes. The assemblage is housed in a glass dome. It is about 9 inches high. Jewelry for your table! Giraffes are wild, and exotic animals. The giraffe connotes sexuality, uniqueness, …
the Osiris Assemblage
The Osiris assemblage is the result of a life long fascination with ancient Egypt. It is composed of a porcelain crouching figure sitting on a miniature reproduction of Tutankhamun’s( 1341-1323 BC) golden throne( the original discovered by Howard Carter in 1922). It sits on a bed of golden sand strewn with the bits and pieces of Egyptian scarabs and a …
the Supplicant assemblage
The Supplicant assemblage is mixed media consisting of a quartz crystal point fused with a gilded ( lower part)figurine. Silver Chinese flowers sprout from between his legs. The construction rests on a large eglomisé silver leafed glass cabochon. Everything is encased in a glass dome. The overall height is around 10 inches. Jewelry for your table! A Supplicant is a …
the Aphrodite Assemblage
The Aphrodite assemblage is a mixed media homage to the ancient world. We forget that the pagan world was one filled with cruelty, debauchery and superstition as well as sublime art, architecture and literature. Aphrodite, or Venus, was the goddess of love and fertility. She was also goddess of seafarers and war( Trojan War, for instance). Contradictions are built into …
the Colonna Assemblage
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The Doge assemblage is an example of how one thing spurs inspiration. I bought a miniature chair off the internet and when it arrived I flipped over how it looked like one of those over-the-top Venetian baroque/rococo gilded thrones. Putti rampant, indeed! After giving the chair a more weathered finish I paired it with an old toy from years ago. …
the Hephaesteon Assemblage
The Hephaestion assemblage is a mixed media tribute to Alexander the Great's most important lover and friend. It is composed of a quartz crystal tower surmounted by a silvered ball and a gilded figure of a Greek warrior. The base is surrounded by bones evoking the terrible carnage of conquest( no matter how glamorous the leading general)and the extravagant funeral ...
the Spring Equinox Assemblage
The Spring Equinox assemblage is a fanciful depiction of an equal split between light and dark that happens to the earth between spring and summer. Made from a split toy ostrich( gold and silver), cast resin jewels and two hunks of resin crystals colored cognac and clear, this mixed media object is a metaphor for one of the earth's timeless ...
the Bhramani Assemblage
The Bhramani assemblage is a small world where the wasp is king. A combination of a gilded wasp model, a miniature chair and an Coturnix egg, this assemblage refers to death, power and rebirth. On a lighter note, its an odd, almost comic take on the pomposity of symbols of any kind. An inspiration for this comes from the illustrations …
Through the Looking Glass
The Through the Looking Glass assemblage is a riff on the stories of Lewis Carroll( 1832-1898), specially Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Carroll wrote about a fantastical world seen through the eyes of Alice. Children, adults and the artists of the Surrealistic movement(!) found joy and inspiration in his work. My assemblage is composed of a miniature mirror with the back …
Vanitas
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View Postthe Isabella convex mirror
The Isabella convex mirror is a blend of crystal and champagne/gold colors. Layers of Venetian glass rods lead to points embellished with both smooth and faceted quartz and citrine. Clear glass cabochons finish the design. The Isabellas convex mirror is about 13 inches in diameter. It hangs in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for …
the Kaiserin convex mirror
The Kaiserin convex mirror is all about the color silver. The shimmer, depth and reflective quality are timeless. The frame was gilded roughly with silver leaf. Clear Venetian glass rods were layered on top with the silver leaf creating a back-lighting effect. Occasionally a very pale blue glass rod was placed to accent the cool nature of silver. Clear crystal …
the Cleopatra convex mirror
The Cleopatra convex mirror is composed of layers of shades of emerald green Venetian rods. The tips of the rays are spheres of green onyx and dark quartz crystal. The Cleopatra convex mirror is around 10.5 inches in diameter. It is hanging in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for Walls! The Cleopatra convex mirror …
the Glaucus convex mirror
The Gaucus convex mirror is part of a series based on the colors of bodies of water or the myths associated with them. Glaucus is made of a rich combination of blues, grays and green Venetian glass rods resulting in a deep teal color. The ends of the rays are topped with rough African recycled beads that have been polished …
the Emilie convex mirror
The Emilie convex mirror is a relative to my Adele mirror. But Emilie is unique. The half dome mirror is surrounded by spikes of rock crystal quartz points. Some very clear and some with a hint of smoke. The mirror had a trim of clear cabochons. Emilie is about 10 inches in diameter. It hangs in my studio pending being …
the Loire convex mirror
The Loire convex mirror is a continuation of my series based on rivers, oceans and other bodies of water. Its always fascinating to see how varied the blues, greens and grays are when you really look. The Loire convex mirror is thickly stacked with clear, teal, gray and cobalt Venetian glass rods. The “rays” of the mirror are recycled, rough …
the Tiepolo convex mirror
The Tiepolo convex mirror is primarily clear and pale peach/pink Venetian glass rods stacked on top of a silver leafed star shaped frame. The layers of glass are “back-lit” by the reflective quality of the silver. The Tiepolo convex mirror is about 24 inches in diameter. It is being shipped to KRB in New York City. Call 212.288.2221 for more …
the Triton convex mirror
The Triton convex mirror started as a gold leafed frame. I added a rim of emerald green glass nuggets and Venetian glass rods. The rays are fluorite, a green/blue translucent mineral. Fluorite can also be banded in purple and white( known as “Blue John”). The Triton convex mirror is around 15 inches in diameter. It currently hangs in my studio …
the Tannhauser convex mirror
The Tannhauser convex mirror is composed of a frame gilded with silver and gold leaf, Venetian glass rods and tiger eye points and spheres The mirror is a true half dome giving the frame an almost 3D effect. I’ve always loved tiger eye not only because of the silky maple color but specially the chatoyancy( an optical effect providing an …
the Justinian II convex mirror
The Justinian II convex mirror is a revision of a previous mirror I designed. It features a thick surface of bronze, amber and topaz Venetian glass. I have added glass and resin cabochons in a range of sizes. Lots of them. After all, more is more. The Justinian II convex mirror is about 23.5 inches in diameter. Soon it will …
the Delphinus convex mirror
The Delphinus convex mirror is a classic shape that has been encrusted with teal/gray Venetian glass rods and hand-cast “jewels”. The Delphinus convex mirror is about 10.5 inches in diameter. It resides in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for Walls! The Delphinus convex mirror is named for one of the smallest constellations in the …
the Bianca convex mirror
The Bianca convex mirror started with a hexagon gold frame loaded with renaissance inspired decorative detail and transforms it using Venetian glass rods and glass spheres. The original detailing is optically distorted into something more stylized. Surrounding the frame are unusual ovoid shaped rock crystal quartz. The Bianca convex mirror is about 9.5 inches in diameter. It is hanging in …
the Charlus convex mirror
The Charlus convex mirror is definitely inspired by the Belle Epoque era of the late nineteenth century in Europe. From the unusual octagon shape to the opulent use of rock crystal quartz, citrine, gold metal gilding and Venetian glass, the Charlus convex mirror is over-the-top but comes in a modestly sized package. The Charlus mirror is about 7 inches in …
the Ombré convex mirror
The Ombré convex mirror is composed of a gold, gilt frame that has three distinct layers. I applied layers of thin Venetian glass rods to create an ombré effect. Ombré is a term that can be described as one color fading or transitioning into another. The Ombré convex mirror measures about 13 inches in diameter. It is being delivered to …
the Lorenzo convex mirror
The Lorenzo convex mirror started as a round plastic frame(!). The shape was good but I had to fill the back cavity with resin to give it solidity and heft. Gold leaf then antiqued to take the glitz off( but not too much, lol). I found gorgeous spheres of Feldspath Apatite in rich blue/green/bronze colors and used two sizes. I …
the Cosimo convex mirror
The Cosimo convex mirror is a combination of gold and crystal. An antique oval frame was stripped and gilded by me then the inner concave curved was loaded with clear Venetian glass rods. The mirror itself was executed in white gold. Quartz rock crystals were used as the rays of the sunburst. The Cosimo convex mirror measures about 21 inches …
the Priam convex mirror
The Priam convex mirror is rich in gold tones. From the Venetian glass rods to the yellow jade teardrops and the faceted bronze glass spheres the result is sumptuous. The Priam convex mirror is about 10 inches in diameter. It resides in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. Jewelry for Walls! Priam was the King of …
the Hephaestus convex mirror
The Hephaestus convex mirror is a rich combination of gold/bronze tinted Venetian glass rods, gold leaf and a generous scattering of pyrite spheres and cabochons. I like the combination of transparency and flash with an earthy element. The Hephaestus convex mirror measures about 16 inches in diameter. It hangs in my studio pending being shipped to one of my showrooms. …
the Aegean convex mirror
The Aegean convex mirror started life as a well shaped hard plastic(!) frame that I back-filled with clear resin to give heft and solidity. After lacquering it a deep blue I stacked three shades of blue Venetian glass rods into the crevices of the frame. I attached lapiz-lazuli and quartz rock crystal spheres to the tips of the rays. Blue …
the Danube convex mirror
The Danube convex mirror started life as a nicely shaped hard plastic sunburst. I filled the back cavity with clear resin to give the frame some heft and solidity.I lacquered the frame black and then proceeded to load each of the rays with gray/teal and blue Venetian glass rods. A small wood round frame anchors the center mirror. I have …