Lalique Crystal
Hood Ornament
1932 Auburn Speedster
In the history of ancient Greece, Chrysis was the priestess of Hera at the temple of Argos during the Peloponnesian War.
“Don’t ask me to explain what I hesitate myself to define.” – René-Jules Lalique
Light darkness
Clarity ambiguity
Known unknown
The light bulb, with its warm glow, stands out as a beacon of clarity and illumination.
“The meaning of life is not found in abstract ideas, but in the concrete experiences of everyday life.” – Erwin Straus
Intimate embrace
Tenderness
Vulnerability
Erwin Straus, the renowned phenomenological philosopher, posits that sensing is not merely a passive reception of stimuli, but an active, intentional process that involves the whole of our being.
“The meaning of a thing is not something that exists independently of the person who perceives it. It is the result of an interaction between the thing and the perceiver.” – Erwin Straus
Chrome detail
Field of action
For the actor
The image invites us to engage with it on a deeper level, to explore the interplay between the viewer and the viewed.
“The world is not something we contemplate, but something we inhabit.” – Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Temporal trace
A residue
Sun’s movement
A fleeting phenomenon that is constantly changing shape and intensity.
“The aesthetic experience is a liberation from the tyranny of the object.” – Gilles Deleuze
Steel chromium alloy
Decay caused
Air water reaction
Iron and oxygen in the catalytic presence of water or air moisture can leave behind different oxidation states in layers causing thin-film interference.
“If the blade is not kept sharp and bright, the law of rust will assert its claim.” – Orison Swett Marden
Woven texture
Juxtaposition imbued
Ephemeral connection
The straw hat’s placement atop the lampshade creates unexpected contrast.
“Aesthetic perception is not merely a passive reception of sensory data; it is an active process of interpretation and meaning-making.” – Mikel Dufrenne
Tethered to the dock
Inextricably linked
Embodiment light
Life is not defined solely by physical needs and social roles, but by our capacity for wonder, adventure, and exploration.
“The rebel is the man who, feeling himself a victim of the world, refuses to accept its yoke.” – José Ortega y Gasset
Art deco
Black tile
Ticket booth
Claude glasses have the effect of reducing and simplifying the color and tonal range of scenes and scenery to give them a painterly quality.
“Light is a thing that cannot be reproduced, but must be represented by something else – by color.” – Paul Cezanne
Nuanced interplay
Visual spectacle
Invites contemplation
Ordinary objects are symbols, carriers of cultural and historical significance.
“The thing itself, as it shows itself, is not something indifferent; it has a meaning.” – Hans-Georg Gadamer