Spectrum Mirror

Spectrum is a range of solid and gradient color mirror materials by Caitlin Warther and Wendy Dixon, founders of Cape Town- based artist studio Water Dixon. Known for their one-of-a-kind, collectible light and mirror installations, which have shown in gallery and museum exhibitions from Cape Town to London and Shanghai, Water Dixon shifts their focus to the built environment with the launch of Spectrum, a mirror material intended for custom interior applications. The luminous colors and gradients in Spectrum are achieved by layering combinations of different pure metals onto transparent sheet glass. The process is meticulous and alchemical, resulting in a luxurious architectural material usually reserved for use in high-end mirrors-as-objects. This distinctive method is unique in an industry where the use of surface-level colored vinyl is most often used to achieve a color field effect. When situated in a space, whether cladding a bathroom wall floor- to-ceiling, as a bar backsplash or within a hotel lobby, Spectrum mirrors use the eternal phenomena of light and reflection to create a chromatic effect that is both soothing and complimentary. Spectrum mirrors can also be used to create custom installations, furniture pieces and wall decor, in collaboration with the designers.