MEET THE FOUNDERS

Water Dixon is our fine art studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. We officially launched in 2018, but our journey began two years earlier, in 2016, when we started experimenting with materials that would come to define our practice. Our focus is the exploration of mirror, metal, glass, and light, pushing the boundaries of these materials in innovative ways.

Through our ongoing research, we developed Spectrum Mirror - a technique that produces gradient chromatic effects on mirrored surfaces, resulting in an almost otherworldly, transcendent quality. Initially, we created this ethereal material for our fine art works. However, in 2024, we recognized its potential beyond our personal practice.

We've since refined and standardised the production process, allowing us to offer Spectrum Mirror as a distinct material to fellow design professionals. This transition from a studio-specific medium to a more widely available design material reflects our interest in expanding the creative possibilities of Spectrum Mirror.

We're interested to see how other designers and architects might incorporate these mesmerising chromatic gradients into their own projects, potentially opening new avenues for material application in contemporary design and architecture.

Wendy Dixon & Caitlin Warther (& Ziggy)