
Scarpia Circle Mirror
Life is a stage of beginning and end, so what seems to be ending is only the beginning of something much better. For this, it is necessary to know how to let go, walk lightly, and see beyond what you have now, knowing how to accept changes with patience and gentleness.
This circular mirror, made of recycled wood, steeped in history as a tannery workbench, is now transformed into a work of art by applying silver leaf to the wood using a camel-hair brush. Finally, a sealant is applied. The inner circle is made of wood sealed with gold leaf.
120 cm diameter
Scarpia Circle Mirror
×Imagine discovering before you a circular mirror—not a mere ornament, but a portal that encapsulates the essence of life and its endless cycles. This work transcends its functionality to become a symbol of transition and rebirth. What seems like the end is, in fact, the prelude to something new and wonderful. This mirror invites us to let go, to move forward lightly, to contemplate beyond the present, underscoring the importance of embracing change with serenity and acceptance, of recognizing in each ending the promise of a new dawn.
The frame, crafted from recycled wood, recounts its past as part of a workbench in a tannery, where the transformation of raw materials into valuable objects was routine. Today, it rediscovers its purpose, embellished with silver leaf meticulously applied with camel-hair brushes, each stroke evidencing a careful and deliberate metamorphosis.
The application of sealant to the wood protects and perpetuates the history and intentions of those who contributed to its creation. The circle at its heart, an emblem of continuity and unity, radiates with a golden glow, reflecting the eternal and the divine.
This mirror, as a whole, is more than an object; it is a testimony that defies time and space, offering a window into introspection and contemplation. It presents itself as a stage where the simplicity of being and the complexity of becoming meet.
It has the potential to be the central axis in your space, a daily reminder in your reflection that every day offers the opportunity to renew yourself, to shed the superfluous, and embrace transformation with grace.
When you look at your reflection, you'll see more than just your image; you'll discover the motivation to flow with life, understanding that every moment is an invitation to growth and renewal. This work becomes an exchange between art and you, an intimate conversation about the immense value of second chances and the exquisite beauty of life's transformation.
Therefore, I invite you to see this mirror as a companion on your journey toward self-reflection and self-knowledge, a work of visual art as a reflection of your soul.