How a beautiful Art Nouveau shop front inspired my mirror designs
Once upon a time, on the corner of Camden Road in London, there sat a beautiful 1920's shop with a curved glass window; an oak frame replete with ribbons; and, a lovely oak door. It had been in its past a gentleman's tailor. And, the stunning window display with oak stage was the showcase for the bespoke suits and tailoring.
I can only imagine the tailor dummies in the window standing proudly on the stage, as I never had the opportunity to see this with my own eyes. But, when I first saw my beautiful shop through the window of a bus driving down Camden Road, I fell instantly in love.
Sadly, there are so few great examples of Art Nouveau shop fronts left in London; even though it is the last great period of architectural design. The arabesque swirls and ornamental scrolls which are the popular motifs of Art Nouveau, also became the motifs of my own work. And, although I could never count my designs as anything but a humble attempt to make something a little different than your average mirror design, I was very happy and grateful to have such a beautiful shop to showcase them in. Since to own or even lease a genuine Art Nouveau Shop front is a great privilege.
MIRROR DESIGNS
Blue 'Sunburst' mirror by Flavia Brilli featured in 'Homeflair Magazine' .
Elle Decoration November 1996
Essentials Magazine Orange Wave Mirror
The Essentials Magazine April 1996
Homeflair May 1995 Star Mirror
The London Magazine January 1996
For a complete overview of my work on wikipedia, go to the link below:
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