This article explores the historical and contemporary significance of handmade mirrors, tracing their evolution from ancient polished surfaces to modern artistry. While technological advancements have led to flawless mirrors, artisans like Kiko Lopez are embracing traditional methods to create unique, artistic pieces. These mirrors not only fulfill their usual purpose of reflecting but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of spaces. Lopez’s intricate process highlights the complexities involved in mirror-making, where even minute imperfections can significantly affect the final product's quality.
Though this work is more about artistry than function, the mirrors do what mirrors do: brighten and expand the apparent size of rooms while adding visual panache.
Kiko Lopez began his first experiments with making mirrors, spraying silver nitrate solutions mixed with sugar and acid on sheets of glass... there’s so much that can go wrong.
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