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X-light mini is a sculptural lamp derived from the original X-light, which was showcased at the AXYZ exhibition. This more compact version continues the exploration of the concept of space-time while adopting a more accessible form.

The sculpture is composed of raw materials: a prefabricated concrete block as the base, two one-way mirror plates, and a LED neon tube. Its vertical silhouette is reminiscent of a totem. Initially perceived as a minimalist structure, it reveals, upon closer inspection, an infinite corridor of luminous tubes. This phenomenon is created by the multiple reflections of the mirrors, which capture and return the light from the neon, generating an illusion of infinite depth.

This visual effect relies on human perception. X-light mini plays with repetition and light to question our relationship with space-time. It blends tangible reality with subjective perception. The luminous object symbolizes the immobility of time through its physicality. However, its integration into a confined environment, surrounded by reflective surfaces, creates a sensation of spatial and temporal stretching. The viewer is immersed in an experience where the boundaries between real space and illusion blur.

In addition to its depth effect, the sculpture generates light and shadow play that unfolds all around it. The reflections of the luminous tubes create bands of light that intersect within the surrounding space. X-shaped patterns emerge, inspiring the title of the piece. X-light mini thus establishes a constant dialogue between space, time, and light, prompting the viewer to reconsider their perceptual habits.

This artwork titled « Equation Keyboard » is part of the CONTINUUM series, which explores the intricate concepts of space-time. Light plays a central role, allowing us to contemplate and measure both space and time within this piece and in the universe in general. Combined with reflective planes, it creates an effect of infinite depth that seems to follow the viewer’s vanishing point. Anchored by a raw concrete base, the glass panels and light tube add an ethereal and intangible quality, making the piece both bold and elegant.

Entitled « Graduate Flatfoot » from the « Continuum » series, this sculpture is a 100cm diameter floor piece, made of reflective glass, light, and steel, creating an infinite perspective that draws the eye towards the ground.

The sculpture features two stacked reflective glass discs. A vertical luminous cylinder runs through their center, illuminating diffusely the surrounding space and reflecting in the glass. This arrangement produces an optical illusion, extending space in depth and playing with our perception of distance and time. The reflections generate an infinite lighting space toward the ground evoking a sense of an endless continuum.

« Graduate Flatfoot » explores the concept of space-time relativity, prompting contemplation on the nature of perception and the concealed dimensions of reality. The use of architectural materials such as glass and steel, coupled with dynamic lighting, establishes a contemporary and minimalist aesthetic. Viewers are invited into an engaging visual experience that evolves with their movement around the sculpture.