La luciole
La luciole (Half brass half mirrors, welded together with punctured drawings that allow light to be shed through them), 2020 by Yahya Benatia
Year : 2020
Size : 100 x 100 cm / 40 x 40 in
Category : Sculpture
Materials : Brass
“La Luciole” is an intricate dance of geometric brass pieces and mirrored surfaces. These elements have been expertly welded together to create a mesmerizing effect: the brass reflects itself within the mirrors, giving the illusion that the entire composition is a seamless, glistening tapestry of brass. This symphony of reflection creates a dynamic visual experience, where each brass face mirrors another, blurring the line between reality and artifice.
Yet, “La Luciole” is not content to be static. The brass pieces themselves are adorned with delicate drawings, adding a layer of intricate detail to the composition. What truly sets this masterpiece apart is the thoughtfully punctured holes in the brass, strategically placed to allow light to shine through. As light filters through these perforations, it casts enchanting, ethereal patterns on the wall surrounding the piece, creating luminous drawings that dance and evolve with the changing angles of illumination.
This wall art, “La Luciole,” is a testament to the artist’s ability to marry craftsmanship, geometry, and the play of light to create an immersive, ever-evolving visual experience. It is more than a decorative piece; it is a source of wonder, inviting viewers to lose themselves in its mesmerizing interplay of brass, mirrors, and light, where art and the ethereal converge in harmonious splendor.
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(Half brass half mirrors, welded together with punctured drawings that allow light to be shed through them)