Glass Cathedrals is on a break until 13th July. Please do pop back then.

"Unplugged" Miniature Art

Glass Cathedrals

£420.00
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Delivery by 21st - 22nd July
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Glass Cathedrals is on a break until 13th July.

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    • Order placed
    • 8th July
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    • Standard delivery
    • 21st - 22nd July

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  • Made by Hand
  • Made in the UK
Description

Lisa Swerling’s 'Glass Cathedrals' are a series of miniature worlds in boxes created over the last 20 years in California, Cape Town and now London...

Lisa Swerling’s 'Glass Cathedrals' are a series of miniature worlds in boxes created over the last 20 years in California, Cape Town and now London.

In "Unplugged", one can imagine a godlike hand pulling the plug. Is this the start of an epic adventure for our miniature hero, even opening the gateway to another world? Others may find a more existential meaning... uh-oh. Either way, a perfect surreal scene, telling a big story with minimalist elements.

Need to know

Each Glass Cathedral is handmade by the artist, and individually titled, signed and dated.

They come packed in a lovely bespoke kraft box.

Size and Scale
Box: 30 x 20 x 8cm (12 x 8 x 3”) | Scale of scene: 1:87

Editions and Customisation
Glass Cathedrals are open editions, made to order.
For some designs there is optional personalisation of the gender, skin and hair colours, included in the price.

Display and Care
Glass Cathedrals have a french cleat built into the top back of the frame.
They hang on a nail or French cleat (provided) on the wall, or can sit on a shelf.
They should be displayed away from direct sunlight and avoid humid conditions eg. bathrooms.
Glass can be taken out and cleaned with normal glass cleaner.

Returns
Because the artworks are custom made, we can’t accept returns except if the order is incorrect or arrives damaged.

Media
The miniature scenes are housed in white-painted wooden boxes, fronted by glass.
The model-railway figurines are painted, and at times augmented with clay, paper, and other ephemera such as specks of glitter and tiny sequins. The interiors are often layered with glitter.
Because each order is handmade, they may vary slightly from photos.

Delivery

The delivery options for this item are listed below (if it doesn't state 'Express delivery' then that option is not available for this product). As soon as you place your order, this small business will spring into action, get it ready and send it out... (and you can feel wonderful for supporting them).

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Standard delivery: included
Receive it by 21st - 22nd July

For more information about delivery or returning items, please take a look at our Delivery & Returns page.

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