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Levitation Alchemia Mirrors Combine Amorphous Glass + Minerals

06.29.22 | By
Levitation Alchemia Mirrors Combine Amorphous Glass + Minerals

Another stunning reveal at Salone del Mobile 2022, this one by Sophie Dries. She’s put her Levitation Alchemia mirrors, created for Milan’s Nilufar Gallery, on display. In the collection’s extension, molten glass encases various minerals, such as mica, to add opacity, color, and a little bit of shine. The result becomes the frame of the project’s two new mirrors that appear to be floating in the middle of a piece of art. Dries frequently experiments with material alchemy and transformation, and this time enlisted traditional glass masters from Murano, Italy to turn her vision into a reality. Take a moment and notice the small nuances: the small encased bubbles, the overlapping layers, and the texture of the mica. An amorphous masterpiece.

mirror framed in clear molten glass

mirror framed in clear molten glass

detail of mirror framed in clear molten glass

detail of mirror framed in clear molten glass

detail of mirror framed in clear molten glass

detail of mirror framed in clear molten glass

detail of mirror framed in clear molten glass

hot blob of molten glass being placed on black work table

Photo: Adrian Mesko

molten glass being shaped by tools

Photo: Marc Leschelier

molten glass being shaped by tools

Photo: Marc Leschelier

black and white photo of ring of molten glass

Photo: Adrian Mesko

To learn more about Levitation Alchemia, visit sophiedries.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.