Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile
Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile
Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile
Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile
Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile
Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile
Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile
Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile

Apollo 237 (Retired) | Limited Edition | Houston Llew Spiritile

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"Pioneer the future for the benefit of all" - NASA

To honor NASA's 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Houston Llew studio will donate the profits from this Spiritile's sales to the National Math & Science Initiative, which is dedicated to advancing STEM education and raising the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.

  • retired July 2019
  • 8.5 x 5.5 x 2"
  • glass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core
  • production dates: 5.22.19 - 6.20.19
  • status: limited edition

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).