Treasures Untold is the new chapter of the “Pillars of Meerschaum” Collection,born out of a fascination of mythical stories about mermaids, shipwrecks and treasurehunts, and Feyza Kemahlioglu’s deeply rooted connection to the Aegean Sea.Envisioning a mystical underwater archaeological site, formed by columns of intricately hand-carved Meerschaum, and hand-blown glass that has the colors, textures and remnants of the Sea, the collection takes you through the experience of exploring underwater and the mystery of what treasures you will find. The Pillars are composed of glass globes shaped by hand to resemble rocks, full of texture and patterns made by colored glass frit and crystals. For the 11 ft long Pillar “The Gem”, the colors shift from white to turquoise to a darker hue of lagoon, to take you through the steps of diving into the divine Sea. The white globes with small crystals encrusted on it resemble seafoam, and waves crashing onto the sand. The turquoise and lagoon pieces with swirls, speckles, Barnacles and Sea Flowers stuck on the globes take you under the Sea, where you examine coral reefs, finding seashells, colorful fish and even a ship rope tangled around a giant rock. The glass “boulder” placed under the fixture is a continuation of the pendant, creating a visual break reminiscent of broken down ruins. Glowing Sentiments The collection is a mix of artistry, tradition, and sentimentality. The lighting ensemble is composed of hand-blown glass and Meerschaum, a clay mineral excavated and meticulously hand-carved by artisans in Turkey and brass chains. The inspiration for this collection draws from the concept of a charm necklace, where each charm is thoughtfully chosen for its sentimental significance. Much like these cherished personal talismans, each piece in this lighting ensemble possesses its own distinct character and energy, connected by delicate chains that symbolize our interwoven human experiences.These intricate patterns are crafted using the ancient Murrine technique, which tracesits origins to the Middle East over 4,000 years ago, later revived by Venetian glassmakersin Murano during the early 15th century. The Murrine technique involves the creationof colorful patterns within a glass cane rod. These patterns come to life when the rod issliced into thin cross-sections. The Murrine are then meticulously arranged in a compact pattern, fused together, and transformed into various forms. We created Murrine patterns using glass of different transparencies and when we blewthese compact patterns into a globe, we created three-dimensional patterns that are verydynamic and intriguing. The colors and patterns melded and shifted in opacity, resultingin a geometry that also seemed painterly. This collection embraces the beauty of skilledcraftsmanship and the timeless allure of reimagining the past through a contemporary lens. Meerschaum Collections represented by Wexler Gallery Please inquire here. Lead Time 12-14 Weeks DETAILS: Meerschaum Natural or Smoked Metal Finishes Brushed Brass · Polished Brass · Antique Brass · Satin Nickel · Polished Nickel · Oil Rubbed Bronze · Blackened Steel Glass Opaque: Shiny or Sandblasted in White and variety of colors Translucent: Clear or a variety of colors. *Finishes and length customizable. View Materials Technical Details: LED Strip Light : UL listed, Dimmable, 2700K All pieces are fitted with 2700K Super White Dimmable LEDs unless specified otherwise. The LEDs are covered with an acrylic opaque white tube that fits inside glass globes. Fixtures require transformers to be placed in ceiling/wall or remote location. Details & Care: Each lighting piece is unique, made to order and customizable for size, color, metal finish. As the pieces are hand-made, and sculpted with an intensive amount of detail, each piece will be slightly different in its embellishments, texture and color. Meerschaum pieces come in parts that fit into each other. A clear acrylic tube fits inside Meerschaum parts to hold them together. Meerschaum is a soft clay material and is hand-carved. There can be variations in color and needs to be handled with care.
