Examine your consciousness at its center and discover yourself from within. This mirror opens the blinds to self-reflection with pointed triangles aimed opposite each other, leading the eyes to meet at the middle axis. Peruvian artisan Rocio Davila Rojas hand-crafts this symmetrical wall mirror from locally prized tornillo wood in a skilled process that sees the wood frame undergo carving and varnishing while the leather accents acquire a wooden finish. Celebrated internationally for her contributions to the cultural identity of the Huancayo community and grassroots artisan training in the Amazon Region, Rocio continues her mission of strengthening Peruvian culture and identity in the context of its pre and post-colonial history.

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 35.0" H x 25.5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight: 14.34
• Color: Brown
• Material: Tornillo wood, leather, glass
• Made in Peru

Story Behind the art:
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"I started working in art due to the need to create my own job, since with two small children I could not work in an office. My husband worked for the state with a limited salary. I was a secretary before, but my friends told me that I had good taste when I did something like decorating boxes or making clothes for my children. They advised me to go to local fairs, and apply what I liked to my products, This earned me a mention in the Museum of the Nation with a cultural history of the province of Huancayo Peru. In a large shopping center I saw a little tree of carved gourds, but it occurred to me to make it geometric, and it was a novelty in stores. They invited me to more fairs and that's how I came to Novica, from its first founders.

"My maternal family taught me to persevere, and I was able to train with them. Little by little I participated in international fairs. I managed to give Design Development training to the Amazon Region through the Promperu institution. Not everything has been rosy, but I feel very proud to continue in Peruvian art. I especially thank Novica and their team, who have always been supporting us, giving us opportunities through thick and thin.

"In moments of crisis, I always intend to continue creating and teaching everything I have learned. Everything is possible if you put your mind to it, and I am training myself to be able to teach more and improve myself."

Original Artist Story

Rocio Davila finds joy in living and creating, in realizing those little things that make life large. She has found artistic fulfillment in product design, working primarily with leather and gourds.

Although I have taken courses in artistic design, I consider myself self-taught, since I have learned more from practice over the years. My work strives to show the inherent goodness of artisan labor, which is useful, durable, and ornamental. Through my own work, I enjoy sharing, and showing that we are able to do a labor of love in which we teach something of our own culture. I dedicate myself exclusively to this activity, and have formed a small working community of artisan families to generate a sustained production.

My designs were exhibited in the United States (Miami) in 2000, and have been sent to other countries as well. At the same time, I have participated in special fairs locally. It has been a real challenge for me to dedicate myself to this art but, despite the difficulties, I have never been sorry. I am content, but not satisfied, with what I have achieved so far.

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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