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the daily glance
Look at it.
truly. for a moment. without the phone in your other hand.
the artwork breathes when it is seen. this is not a metaphor. art that is looked at lives longer.
how to keep it for a century
it is made to outlive us both. these are the small rituals that keep it alive.
the rituals
the daily glance
truly. for a moment. without the phone in your other hand.
the artwork breathes when it is seen. this is not a metaphor. art that is looked at lives longer.
the weekly dust
use a microfiber cloth or a clean linen, dry. wipe in one direction, from top to bottom. no circles. no scrubs.
the Opticrylic surface is hand-poured. it loves a gentle hand and forgets a rough one slowly.
when it needs more
for fingerprints or small marks, warm your breath on the surface as you would on a window, then wipe gently with the same soft cloth.
never use glass cleaner, alcohol, vinegar, or paper towels. they scratch the surface and dissolve the finish.
the wall
hang the Mirror away from direct sunlight, away from steam, away from radiators or air vents that blow hot.
a stable wall, away from temperature swings, is where the Mirror will live longest.
a small list of nevers
a word from the atelier
your Mirror is made to outlive us both.
keep it well, and it will keep you.
yours, — Benjamin Viulet