360°
"Within the sphere, light transforms into a liquid, breaking
down into a cascade of droplets – a spell made possible by
luminous fabric that comes to life, flexes, ripples, invoking a
suggestion that transcends us: the imprint of gravity, as left by
the Lune d'acqua in the soft space-time surface. A geometry
that comes to life."
Ersilia Vaudo
The evocation of these distant worlds is intertwined with the
familiar image of a marble, a childhood item that encapsulates
dreams and memories. Its colourful internal geometry recalls
a sense of fluidity and crystallised movement.
The sphere is at the centre of the project. Held by two rings,
it is free to spin suspended at the centre of their intersection.
These rings play a structural role, engaging in a dialogue
with the surrounding space. They prop up the central core
on a tilted axis, adding dynamism and reflecting it on their
polished, mirrored surfaces. It is a streamlined structure that
evolves with a focus on the relationship between the central
light and the shadows it casts in the surroundings.
The striking and poetic interior interprets Discovery’s
patented optical principle. The ring that encloses the sphere
houses the LEDs that inject light into the internal surface.
When switched off, it remains transparent. Once illuminated, it
animates with light emitted through micro-incisions, revealing
the soft and three-dimensional wave of its geometry.
This design arises from a collaboration of knowledge
and values, blending diverse perspectives and skills from
both Artemide and the authors. The resulting light not
only illuminates spaces but also seeks to evoke meanings
and metaphors, conveying a message and inviting an
understanding of new perspectives.
