Andean Reverse Painted Glass Mirrors
Mirror, 'Marigold'
Like a marigold that opens its petals to the sun's warm rays, this mirror reflects beauty in a dazzling way. Asunta Pelaez crafts the frame by hand with traditional painted glass techniques that are unique to Peru's Cajamarca region.
Mirror, 'Copper Lands'
Florid garlands float into a stunning medallion that frames a mirror by Edmundo Contreras. The Peruvian artist acknowledges his fascination with Colonial decorative trends as he hand-paints the motifs on the reverse side of glass tiles, before setting them on a wooden frame.
Mirror, 'Majestic Ebony'
Classic medallions lend a stately air to this majestic wall mirror. Edged in gilt, its regal medallions are showcased on black. Edmundo Contreras applies the finely painted patterns to the reverse side of glass panes, in a traditional Andean art form.
Mirror, 'Dance of the Flowers'
Asunta Pelaez orchestrates a marvelous floral waltz in beautiful reverse-painted glass. Enchanting blue blossoms framing the mirror will lend an aura of springtime to any interior, regardless of the season.
Mirror, 'Bluebells in Autumn'
Delicate bluebells bloom in a white flowerbed surrounded by fields of russet. Asunta Pelaez presents a regal wall mirror, its highly gilded style evoking the d�cor of Spanish colonial homes in Peru.
Mirror, 'Sweetheart'
Wildflowers in crimson fields surround this beautiful wall mirror. Marcos Luzalde carves the frame from mohena, a fine Peruvian hardwood. The stunning design evokes a valentine adorned in bright bronze leaf. Luzalde paints the flowers by hand on the reverse side of glass.
Mirror, 'Poetry'
Summer sunflowers bloom around a circular mirror, each panel evoking petals. Marcos Luzalde carves the frame from mohena, a fine Peruvian hardwood. He then paints the flowers by hand on the reverse side of glass. Applications of bronze leaf add a golden shine.
Mirror, 'Birdsong at Night'
A majestic bird flies over a garden created by Asunta Pelaez. She paints the scene by hand on the reverse side of glass to grace a mirror frame. This fascinating art form is unique to the Cajamarca region of Peru.
Mirror, 'Nautical Blue'
Classic medallions adorn a wall mirror in shades of nautical blue. A traditional Andean form of art, this is a superb example of reverse painted glass. The elegant signature piece comes from Peru's Edmundo Contreras.
Mirror, 'Green Sunflower Fan'
Stylized sunflowers illuminate this mirror with glowing colors. Painted by hand on the reverse side of glass panes, it is shaped like an open fan. Edmundo Contreras creates a beautiful design with a contemporary feel, delightfully fusing old and new.