“The recent work of glass artist Ernests Vītiņš (Ernest Vitin), a monument to the passing pianist Jautrīte Putniņa in the Valmiera Divala cemetery, truly surprised us. The idea itself was quite unusual: a glass piano of original size upright. But the miracle of the brand-new monument only came to light when installed in its natural light.
The front, smooth surface of the work bears the inscription of polished stainless steel, the name, the year and the signature of the pianist herself. But the other side of the massive monument was made wavy by the artist Ernests Vītiņš (Ernest Vitin). As a result, moving spectacles of light are formed on the glass piano with each viewer’s movement. The sun’s rays and even people passing by make a great visual impression. It looks as if the souls of the pianist’s compositions are displayed in a glass monument. The heavy and voluminous image of the memorial suddenly becomes light, airy and alive.
This new monument, created by the glass artist Ernests Vītiņš(Ernest Vitin), already called “Eternal Piano”, is a perfect match for the passing pianist Jautrīte Putniņa, the meaning, and substance of her life."
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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). |