Corduroy 236 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile
Corduroy 236 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile
Corduroy 236 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile
Corduroy 236 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile
Corduroy 236 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile
Corduroy 236 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile

Corduroy 236 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile

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“Life is a matter of waiting for the right moment to act.” - Paulo Coelho

Surfers spend an inordinate amount of time waiting. Not "doing nothing" as waiting around might be considered. They wait watchfully, learning to recognize the signature curves so that when they choose a wave, it isn't a wave yet. It's a swell with all the signs of curling and creating that gorgeous arc of thrill coursing over the shore. Acting in the right moment means the difference between cruising through the tunnel and being swept under by the crest. The stakes can be high, just like in our life. But the thrill remains. When we see the corduroy of swells turning quickly into waves heading our way, we turn our board to toward land, and all we need do is enjoy the ride.

  • released May 1st, 2019
  • retired March 6th, 2024
  • Summer 2019
  • 8.5 x 5.5 x 2"
  • glass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core

Every Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Atlanta, Georgia. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.

Spiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).