HOT ! I Miss You Candle by Nir Hod

unscented large candle21.5\" tall30% soy, 70% paraffin 8-10 hour burn timepackaged in premium gift box with certificate of authenticityedition of 100object description

Nearly two-feet high for elevated decor drama, this limited edition candle is inspired by Nir Hod’s monumental sculpture of the same name, made from 2,000 melted Shabbat candles, which Hod says “represents memories, prayers, and wishes.” 

The candle’s unique topography—referencing the figurative silhouettes of sculptor Alberto Giacometti—is the result of a complex silicon mold used to cast each edition. Using the exact same time-sensitive process as the original piece, the mold was created over more than four months by melting multiple layers of wax over a metal core. Each layer is applied by hand with a palette knife, followed by a period of drying and cooling before the next batch of wax, resulting in a singular, highly-tactile, and patinated surface made by individual candle drips. 

Fabricated in a fine blend of soy and paraffin, the candle comes in a thoughtful combination of different shades of green, gray, and blue—”it is the color of longing,” Hod says. “It is poetic and soft like water, the sky, life.” 

Created in collaboration with Prospect.