Handcast Mirror: Chris Miller

Item Number: 256
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $60
Online Close: Dec 12, 2012 10:00 PM EST
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
This beautiful handcast mirror is made of durable hydrocal, then antiqued to enhance its unique and original design. The mirror frame is a light terra cotta. The mirror is 5.5 by 5.5 inches and the frame is 13 by 13.5 inches.
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Special Instructions
Christopher Miller
At the age of 3, Christopher Miller began molding squirrels and other small animals out of clay.
He entered College as an Art and Drama major but by his second year felt driven to "do his own thing." He first attended a Renaissance Faire in 1969 and was inspired by the artists being allowed to design and create in an outdoor environment. The following year he had his own booth at this Faire showing his miniature hand-carved wood instruments and molded clay animals.
By 1973 he saw how popular jewelry was and began carving ivory into moons and stars. Although now he uses bone and horn for his designs, these items have only grown in popularity over the last 30 years. In 1983, he began transferring his designs to mirror frames and ornaments. Mermaids and dolphins, roses and sunflowers, fairies and angels, deco and nouveau themes grace these intricately sculpted items of cast stone.