“Jazz” is an original headstone made from a combination of vertically layered glass and granite. The headstone is characterised by its distinctive lightness and gaiety. The fine vertically stacked glass creates an especially luminescent and vivacious interplay with light. The headstone depicts smooth and rhythmical elements that compose a mellow and affectionately airy mood, telling about the attitude towards life that the person, to whom this memorial is dedicated, had.
When reminiscing about the time spent with their father, the minds of the two sisters – Rita and Inga Ruduša, are instantly filled with sounds of jazz and blues music. When thinking about the design of a gravestone that would be dedicated to their father, Andrejs Rudušs, sisters unanimously agreed that it should reflect his vivid personality. Sisters distinguish their father as a very creative, scintillating and joyful person, who not only lived gaily but inspired others around to celebrate life!
While exploring the possibilities of creating a memorial site that would always remind them of their father’s vibrant personality, the sisters realised that no stone could ever narrate the story of their father’s life well enough. Glass sculptor Ernest Vitin created a mesmerising headstone that accurately depicts the story of Andrej’s vivid and scintillating personality, combining glass and granite. May everyone live with the spark and jazz as Andrejs did!
Horizontally layered glass. Straight cut front and sides. The back - slightly wavy. Up to 15 cm/5.91in at the thickest point.
Vertical layered glass. Straight cut front and rear side. Top - slightly wavy. Up to 15 cm/3.94in at the thickest point.
Horizontal layered glass. Slightly curved form with up to 15 cm/3.91in at the thickest point.
Vertical layered glass. Two sides slightly curved, one straight cut. Up to 15 cm/5.91in at the thickest point.
Horizontal layered glass. Medium complexity sculpture.
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Shipping and delivery
As soon as the glass memorial is ready, we share photos/videos with you for evaluation, prepare it for shipment and make installation instructions. We survey logistics companies to find and offer you the best delivery option. We can do the survey as soon as we know the delivery address and the exact configuration of the shipment - size and weight. We have established successful cooperation with transportation companies in various countries, but we are also open to collaboration with other logisticians, which you propose and choose! |
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Production duration
The production of glass monuments lasts from 30 workdays. It mainly depends on the complexity of the design and the ongoing workload during the particular period. The work volume is usually highest during spring, whereby the production time is the most extended, starting from ~45 workdays. Therefore, we advise ordering a glass monument timely. For example, if you wish to install the memorial in spring/summer, then - autumn/winter is the best time to make the order. |
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Granite base and other stone elements
You may choose to develop the granite base and stone elements with your local stonemasons or us. Making them locally will save you the shipping costs, and the stonemasons may prepare the ground and install the base as soon as it is ready. On rare occasions, making the stone parts with us will be the only option. This applies to designs where the stone and glass have to be very closely fitted (e.g. inlay of stone in glass monument or glass in boulder). |