Mirrors
An important aspect of the stained glass canon in the residential field is the wall mirror. Whether totally abstract or inspired by flowers and fruit, I make mirrors which are standout pieces intended to add grace, charm and wit to any interior.
Flying Abstract Mirror
- 2010
- Approx 40cm x 30cm
Limited Edition of 25, signed and numbered
Square Mirror No. 5
- 2010
- 64cm x 64cm
Daffodil Mirror
- 2000
- 55cm x 42cm
Limited Edition of 50, signed and numbered
Square Mirror No. 4
- 2010
- 64cm x 64cm
Flying Abstract Mirror
- 2010
- Approx 40cm x 30cm
Limited Edition of 25, signed and numbered
Square Mirror No. 1
- 2009
- 64cm x 64cm
This was the first of what became a new body of work. A visitor to the Australian Designers and Creators exhibition in 2008 at the Hellenic Club in Canberra commissioned me to make a mirror for her bathroom. It was an open brief and this was the result. She liked it so much she bought two!
Large Fruit Mirror with Lilly
- circa 1992
- approx 55cm dia.
A limited edition mirror, each signed and numbered. Playing with colour and texture so that each mirror is an individual.
Flying Teapot Mirror
- circa 1986
45cm x 71cm
Originally a series of 3x, the first one a teapot on the wall, the second sprouting wings and this one, flying away. They then developed into a whole set of teapots, playing with form and colour. One of them, 'Grandmother' appeared in the movie "Lantana", a Jan Chapman Film, in the kitchen scene (of course). But none of them made a decent cuppa.
Abstract Free Form Mirror
- an ongoing series
Approx 40cm x 30cm
Rear Vision Mirror
- an ongoing series
37cm x 26cm
Rear Vision Mirror
- an ongoing series
27cm x 36cm
Hers and His
- circa 2003
dimensions variable
Bedroom Mirror
- Private residence, Cremorne
The Sultan
- A new series of small mirrors for sale through craft outlets and exhibitions
Mantis
- A new series of small mirrors for sale through craft outlets and exhibitions
Iris Miror
- Production work from late 1990s
68cm x 44cm
There are several different versions of the Iris Mirror as I adore the flower, almost as much as the magnolia
Rose Miror
- Larger domestic work from late 1990s
69cm x 82cm
There is also a red version of this, which sold through one of the large Craft Fairs at which I have exhibited over many years. Both Rose Mirros carry a rough translation of an ancient Sufi proverb inscribed into the glass:
"Say not that the rose bush has thorns; rejoice rather that the thorn bush flowers"
Strelitzia Miror
- Larger domestic work from late 1990s
58cm x 87cm
The intention for the Rose, Iris and Strelitzia mirrors was to make multiples of the same design, varying the colours and textures of the glass. More or less as a limited edition, each one signed and numbered as in a print.
Hasn't quite worked out that way: I've only made 2x of each so far!
Assemblage Miror
- Mirror with silicon assmblage
These mirrors are not leadlight or stained gass at all: they are morte akin to Collage or Assemblage than anything.
Depending on the depth of the rebate in the frame there is potential here for overlaying colours and textures to achieve interesting results: rather like fused glass without the heat!
Assemblage Miror
- Mirror with silicon assmblage