Sun & Moon

Wow! Are the stars ever bright! Many visitors to the Island are surprised at how close the heavens appear on PEI. The gentle coastal breeze quickly moves out cloud formations, and the rural setting with little light pollution allows the stars to sparkle brightly at night.

While the Island is known for its breathtaking sunsets, its sparkling starlit evenings also contribute to an unforgettable PEI experience. This luminaire presents the sun and moon, two heavenly bodies creating wondrous views in their own special way by day and by night. Constructed of 4" x 4" panels, embedded jewels depict the sun and moon on the front and rear panels, and beveled glue chip clear glass provides that unique frosted look on the side panels. The front panel (shown) depicts the sun, with an iridized dark amber "moonfaced" jewel surrounded by sections of dark amber granite-textured cathedral glass representing the sun's rays. The rear jeweled panel depicting the moon consists of an iridized clear moonfaced jewel surrounded by clear/white wispy art glass. All four vertical panels are trimmed with multicolored granite-textured cathedral glass, and the 4" x 4" base is constructed from amber/white opaque art glass. I have placed this candle holder in an indoor setting, but my next one (this time with moon and star jewels) will be a hanging candle holder to be placed outdoors.

About the artist: Philip MacLellan is a fifth generation "Islander" and owner/operator of Trout River Retreat, a riverside cottage in Millvale, the community next to Stanley Bridge on the north shore of Prince Edward Island, Canada, where this meticulously created stained glass work of art is exclusively displayed. Visit East Coast Escapes -- a thousand miles from ordinary!

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