Description
"Synergy" is a mirror of 20cm diameter, surrounded by 4 wooden discs decorated in the leather marquetry technique. It was made during the 6 month internship at Atelier La Reverdie (www.atelier-reverdie.com) in Erstein-France, alongside the guidance of master artisan Pierre Roux. All, as part of the Homo Faber Fellowship 2024-2025 NextGen program.
Each disc has two sides, and the rotate seamlessly, 180º in different directions for a surreal experience that reminds us of the relation between nature (the marquetry pattern) and science (the moving discs) during the Art Deco movement.
All photos are courtesy of the Michelangelo Foundation.
Credits: Johann Sauty © Michelangelo Foundation
My Role
- Design conceptualization.
- Mirror design in collaboration with Pierre Roux.
- Leaf pattern design in collaboration with Pierre Roux.
- Development of the final pattern in vectors, ensuring seamless marquetry effect.
- Development of cutting tools for hydraulic punch machine.
- All the marquetry.
- Assembly of marquetry final pieces on the wooden discs, in collaboration with Pierre Roux.
- Assisting Pierre Roux in the assembly of the rotating discs.
- Final quality control of the mirror.
Making It Takes
Time: Between 3 to 4 weeks
Leaves: 549
Size
Mirror: 20cm diameter
Whole product: 100cm diameter
Thickness: 2.5cm
Colors
Edges: Dark blue leather.
Supporting base: Dark grey
Side one: Various aquamarine tones, with yellow.
Side two: Various aquamarine tones, with blue.
Characteristics
* 4 rotating discs.
* Supported by a grey wooden base.
* Made in MDF for an absolutely flat surface.
