"Oculus Four"
Letter Press, Blank Gift Card by Open Sea Creative Studio, NY
Originally inspired by the salty, crystal clear blue shores of the Mexican Caribbean, Open Sea is a creative studio based in Brooklyn that specializes in fine stationery and paper goods. The company was established in 2015 by Melissa Constandse.
Our paper goods line is inspired by the occult, the Victorian era, and all manner of esoteric traditions, as well as the treasures of the plant and animal kingdom. Each piece is meticulously designed with purpose and intention as a tribute to long lost traditions and to the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
SPECIFICATIONS
Includes 1 Folded Card + Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior
PROCESS
Offset + Gold Foil / Printed in New York
PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated 120 C
When the Prince of Wales (later King George IV) wanted to woo his estranged lover back, he sent her a miniature painting of his eye with the note: “P.S. I send you a parcel, and I send you at the same time an eye. If you have not totally forgotten the whole countenance, I think the likeness will strike you.” After that, bejeweled Lover's Eyes were worn as a symbol of loyalty and devotion to the person whose eye adorned the tiny painting.