The much anticipated arrival of the second act in the Kaleidoscope in Three Acts - A Midwinter Night's Dream will be released for sale on March 16. Titled The Gathering, the second act in this very limited production kaleidoscope series will be available on a first come, first served basis. There are a very small number being produced in 2012, with the remaining numbers in the edition of 200, available in early 2013. This is a Collector's Treasure. Reservations for particular numbers available!
On December 11 our local newspaper, The Olympian ran a flattering piece looking at our first ever holiday art show, REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT! You can find the full article in the newspaper and on The Olympian's website. It was a great write-up with some great images. Check it out!
We will be adding photos soon of our new exterior inlays for Cosmo. Please check back for more details. Also available, Customized Cosmo for any company, university, college, or organization. These can be made to specifications, with virtually any logo or design that can be laser etched. Combined with a personalized Cosmo stand, this would make a striking Corporate gift for a retiring employee or a special gift for non-profit large dollar donors.
Sallie and Luc Durette of Secret Garden Kaleidoscopes present to you their first in a series of three holiday kaleidoscopes celebrating World Peace and the many beautiful cultural celebrations of Faith that occur worldwide every day. The artwork on the exterior of this series was conceived by Sallie, and commissioned to internationally acclaimed artist, Marie-Helene Grabman. Marie practices The art of "Scherenschnitte." Scherenschnitte, or scissor cuttings, is not very well known in this country. The art tradition was founded in Switzerland and Germany in the 1500's. It was brought to Colonial America in the 1700's by immigrants who settled primarily in Pennsylvania. Marie’s artwork was then recreated in wood by laser cutting. The kaleidoscope body is crafted in figured Western Maple. All trees are from our Western Washington area and are processed in a natural and eco-friendly manner. The interior images feature a carefully selected gathering of real pine cones, cypress and leaves that are gold plated, Some of these elements are then hand-painted by Luc in the studio. Czechoslovakian glass pearls and jewels suggest berries and other offerings of the forest. A winter’s glow is cast on the scene by crystalline glazed ceramic in cool frosty colors.
