Be stirring as the time; be fire with fire- -Shakespeare
I was going for something sculptural when I made this so I headed down to the Legion of Honor for some inspiration. After posting the drawing of eyes from my sketch book, a client called and told us about the Lover's Eye. How did I miss these treasures all these years?
"While off fighting the Revolutionary War in America, George IV's lover gave him a locket with a miniature painting of her eye; her anonymity was preserved while eye contact was maintained." Genius.
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They were made for the courts and affluent households of England, Russia, France and on rare occasion for America.
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Instead of Evil Eye, I decided to name our piece Lover's Eye. It has a way of holding our attention that is haunting, mysterious and at the same time feels protective...
i have always loved these small tokens of affection and have a piece i made with my only child's eye peeking thru a keyhole.
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