A sculptural beeswax candle in the form of a small guardian owl. Photerian’s Large Owl in Moss stands approximately 5.5" tall, sculpted with dense layered feathers, two pointed ear tufts at the crown, and the intense, watchful expression the series is known for. Its feathers are carved in fine relief, catching light the way only beeswax can: softly, almost velvety.
Unscented, it carries only the faint, natural warmth of honey from the wax itself. No added fragrance. Just flame, shadow, and presence.
The kind of small creature that gives a room the feeling someone is watching over it. In a good way.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
Each owl is made one by one, and this Moss edition is one of the most atmospheric — a deep forest green that lightens into chartreuse across the ear tufts and face, the color shifting across the layered featherwork like light through a canopy. The gradient gives the piece a quiet, slightly otherworldly presence, as if the owl just stepped out of the undergrowth. Pure beeswax gives it a warm burn if lit, though many collectors keep this one unlit as a sculptural object. Natural variations in shade and texture are part of its handmade charm.
DETAILS
- Height: approx. 5.5"
- Width: approx. 3.5" (varies slightly)
- 100% beeswax, natural cotton wick
- Color: Moss (deep green to chartreuse)
- Handmade in NYC — color may vary
- Rich beeswax texture enhances the feather detail
CANDLE CARE
Burn on a stable, heat-safe plate.
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Keep away from children, pets, drafts, and flammable materials.
Trim wick before each burn for a calm, steady flame.
THE BRAND
Photerian is the candle practice of Keetja Allard, working from a studio in the Lower East Side of New York. The work began with a candlemaker’s eye and a collector’s obsession — Allard collects odd vintage candles alongside making her own — and has grown into a body of sculptural beeswax pieces shaped around recurring characters: kaiju, owls, lions, poodles. Each piece is hand-shaped, hand-finished, and one-of-a-kind. Photerian has been one of Takamichi Beauty Room’s most beloved artists for years.
