The fragmented and angular pieces allow for a sculptural composition that interacts with the architecture of the space, extending across diverse planar surfaces from floor to wall to ceiling, and in more elaborate formations, over all three planes simultaneously. The compositions may also remain small and discreet, nestled in a high corner, or even slightly more dramatic to accentuate such overlooked niches.
The soft diffused light outlines the anatomical structure from within, highlighting the divisions and connections between each segment and adding a layer of detail visible only when illuminated. It is the entire body of each composition that emits a soft glow, merging light with material in a single entity. Indeed, the abstraction of such a luminous surface evokes a corporeal idea of light, while the sharp edges convey an idea of light in a solid form.
The corporeal presence of the unlit compositions is equally important within a space and the powder white, textured material emphasises a statuary nature. This is particularly evident with the freestanding light configurations, tending towards an ambient object or sculpture when not illuminated, while their unusual, anatomical formations conceal their primary function even more.
Tratti
Tooy
2023
A sculptural lighting system which visually abstracts a solid line of light into smaller pieces.
With their graphic aspect and ability to dialogue with the architecture these sculptural formations are, at any time of day, both ambient sculptures and ambient lights.
Photos by Alecio Ferrari