Product Details
"Mariposa", Spanish for butterfly, is a magnificent parlor kaleidoscope by British artist and scope master, Marc Tickle. This complete work of art is made of two textured glass panels with a third side in clear glass that shows you exactly what is happening inside. There is also a triangular viewing port at the very top of the piece that gives the ultimate kaleidoscopic imagery when gazing in. There is colorful custom made art featuring 3-dimensional butterflies with vines and leaves also in the design. The turning, oil-filled, black background object cell contains Marc's own handmade, lampwork glass pieces, and vibrant dichroic glass bits. Scope is a 2-mirror, 4-point system and measures approximately 12"T x 6"W x 8.5"D. This collectors dream scope, has been signed (M Tickle), titled (Mariposa), and numbered (1 of 25) by the artist.
From the artist; "I cut away a portion of both mirrors which creates the central pedestal, upon which is the moving mandala. The illuminated/decorated base inside, surrounding the central pedestal is drawn, painted and gilded. I made the initial sketch and color selections, then printed that design onto archival paper, then I go back and individually customize the rest of the design, adding the metallic paint and details such as the dots etc... the edition is made up of 25 pieces, but they are all different in the way I decorate and illuminate the base design."
