The Uranus table lamps exemplify Max Sauze’s sculptural approach to lighting. Constructed from a nickel-plated metal framework and layered curved aluminum elements, the lamps produce a dynamic interplay of light and shadow when illuminated. Named after celestial bodies, the series reflects Sauze’s ongoing interest in rhythm, structure, and cosmic order.

Designed in the 1970s, the P800 tables reflect Italian modernism’s engagement with industrial materials and geometric clarity. Rosselli employed faceted steel structures to create frames that are both light and structurally precise, often paired with glass tops. Balancing function and sculptural presence, the series embodies a distinctly modern yet enduring formal language.

In Greek mythology, the Sphinx was a riddle-maker who perished when her own puzzles were unraveled. I chose to draw a serpent veiling her eyes to symbolize how she became a prisoner of her own design. Like one blinded by a coiling snake, she lost sight of reality—a victim of her own intellect, trapped by the very maze she created.

How I Became a Chimera

In Greek mythology, the Chimera is a hybrid creature representing impossible illusions. Having lived in Paris for years while being deeply rooted in the legends of Shan Hai Jing, my work has become a breeding ground for monsters that blend East and West. To me, the Chimera is not an impossibility, but a living reality: she is me.

This screen features the beast on one side and five objects on the other, representing the Five Elements: Wood (the screen), Fire (the candle), Earth (the flower), Metal (the bird), and Water (the shell). My art bridges Daoist philosophy and Western mythology, revealing a shared essence discovered through years of practice.

Would you, too, like to become a Chimera?