Description
IRIS
FABIAN BOLLIGER’S “IRIS” IS AN EXQUISITE HOMAGE TO THE HUMAN EYE, ONE OF NATURE’S MOST EXTRAORDINARY CREATIONS. THIS LIGHTING WALL DESIGN PIECE TRANSCENDS MERE FUNCTIONALITY, TRANSFORMING INTO A PROFOUND ARTISTIC STATEMENT THAT RESONATES ON MULTIPLE LEVELS.
AT ITS CORE, “IRIS” EMBODIES THE INTRICATE BEAUTY AND SOPHISTICATION OF THE HUMAN EYE. BOLLIGER’S CHOICE OF AN ALUMINIUM LAMPSHADE, METICULOUSLY HAND-CURVED TO MIMIC THE FORM OF A LENS, SHOWCASES A MASTERFUL BLEND OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CREATIVITY. THE UNIQUE PAINTING TECHNIQUE EMPLOYED ON THE LAMPSHADE CAPTIVATES THE VIEWER, DRAWING THEM INTO A VISUAL EXPERIENCE THAT IS BOTH DYNAMIC AND DEEPLY ENGAGING. THIS CURVATURE AND FINISH EVOKE THE EYE’S ABILITY TO EXPRESS A VAST SPECTRUM OF EMOTIONS AND FEELINGS, SURPASSING THE LIMITATIONS OF VERBAL COMMUNICATION.
MATERIALS: ALUMINIUM/LED/SPRAYPAINT
SIZE: 92 CM ⌀
COLOUR CUSTOMIZATION AND PUPIL ALSO AVAILABLE IN MATT FINISH
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Fabian believes that every object possesses its own narrative, making it unique and extraordinary. By merging abstract art with furniture design, he creates a harmonious connection between creativity and functionality, infusing everyday items with profound artistic significance. His craftsmanship is characterized by a distinctive painting technique that involves the meticulous application and removal of varnish layers, utilizing various carpentry tools.
This dynamic process evolves organically, particularly when he works with materials such as wood, steel, and aluminum. The result is a collection of creations that not only serve practical purposes but also offer boundless possibilities for artistic expression, seamlessly integrating into both functional and aesthetic realms.
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