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Chris Stiles
Stiles in Clay
Chris Stiles has always been drawn to working with his hands and has described his relationship with different materials as a conversation. There is as much give as take between these two independent forces and the relationship is truly a friendship. The challenge of this friendship is to create a balance between the materials' needs and one's own thoughts.
The "Birds in Trees" is a series of wall hangings made of hand sculpted porcelain birds sitting in manzanita branches attached to a wooden back drop. Care is taken to hand pick each branch for their unique shape and size. Using a natural branch ensures each piece stands out as an original. All of the wall hangings are fitted with a mounting bracket for an easy and flush mount to your wall.
Chris Stiles received a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from California State University Long Beach. After graduating, Chris refined his skills as an artist and teacher before establishing his full time studio Stiles in Clay in 1998. Earlier in his life, Chris had a prolonged stay in Scandinavia were he studied their rich mid-century craft culture. This experience led to a different understanding of tools and techniques which revealed new avenues of expression and creativity.
Customer Reviews
Very pleased with the love birds.
I got it for my husband for Valentine's Day, but was so pleased with it that I gave it to hime when it arrived. Lovely, well-made, and romantic. We have lots of decorative items but this is small enough that it found a home on my husband's desk immediately. Feels like a very personal message of love.
my granddaughter loved them
Simply looking at the picture in the catalog and online, I wasn't sure about this item. I couldn't tell if I'd like the texture of the birds and the size of the whole thing. But I ordered it anyway. I was very pleasantly surprised. The Love Birds are in perfect symmetry with the wooden blocks. They are the perfect size for a cozy small space, as is the entire item. And, the birds are smooth and not shiny which is what I wanted. I am very happy I bought it. I make a lovely present.
Artistry and creativity was inspired
