Birds sing happily on flowering branches in this gorgeous wall mirror from Felipe Giron in Peru. He works in the time-honored art of reverse-painted glass, whereby the motifs are carefully painted on the backs of glass panes before being set in the wooden frame. The small mirror makes a distinctive addition to a hall or entryway.

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 11.75" H x 9.75" W x 1.6" D
• Weight: 1.5070001
• Color: Blue
• Material: Glass, MDF
• Material - Glass, MDF
• Size - 11.75" H x 9.75" W x 1.6" D / Weight - 1.5070001
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Made in Peru

Story Behind the art:
I was born in 1960 in the Cajul district of the Oyón province, and I've loved to paint ever since childhood. I started pursuing it in my teenage years, and I was even winning awards. I studied design and painting to a professional level at an art institute in my village, and a year later I moved to Lima when the opportunity arose to work at an arts and crafts workshop. They specialized in wood and painted glass. I also worked at a car repair workshop to save money and be able to forge ahead into the future. By 1983 I was able to start a small handicrafts workshop where I worked on orders placed by other people or businesses, all the while yearning to work on my own designs. The pieces that I began to craft on my own made their way to exhibitions and won competitions organized by Peru's Industrial and Tourism Ministry. Parallel to my professional growth, my personal life was also growing. I married Nilda, from Ayacucho, and we have three children, Omar, Flor and Rosa. I love the work that I do, so I look after every detail. My inspiration comes from Peru's original cultures. I am grateful to God for giving me the gift of art. With my hands I am able to create artful pieces that the community likes and uses. I capture the essence of our culture, I am part of it, and I make sure it doesn't get lost in the passing of time.

The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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