Hi,
I’m very happy to announce that we’ve released a new limited edition box set, Stone. If you missed the details last week, Stone is a set of 10 beeswax intention candles and 4 perfumed tealights (in our own blend of beeswax and soy). The custom box includes a poem by Kodi Fabricant, letterpress printed on mulberry paper by Morgan Whitehead, and a matchbox handprinted with artwork by Julia Sachs. A small candle holder and heat resistant felt pad complete the set. To add sonic color to the sensorial experience, outsidenightair has recorded a beautiful companion mix. You can listen to it below or on the c-o soundcloud page.
Liza and I have been working on this project for many months, it’s been full of learning and growing and understanding. A deep collaboration with many hands involved, I am proud of what we’ve created. Liza has put her expansive knowledge of scent and perfumery into Stone, with so much care and attention to detail. It is impossible to share the work that went on behind the scenes but we’ve put a great deal of thought and intention into creating this usable and beautiful little art object. From Liza’s own newsletter:
I worked on scenting the candle for over 7 months landing on notes of mint leaf, soil, vetiver, frozen stem, cashmeran, ambrette seed, ambers, and smooth wood, with a hint of beeswax as the candle is a mix of beeswax and soy. To me, it is comforting, resinous, and earthy. Like lighting a stone that has mixed with the richness of thawing earth and time.
All candles were made in studio by Liza and I, and each box is edition numbered out of 100. They are available for purchase within the US here. Delivery is free within Richmond.
I hope these candles create a space for you to slow down, to recognize the atmosphere around you, to see a littler clearer what’s going on. Things come and go, but we can watch the flame together before it burns out.
With light,
Matthew