Hikari - Contrahedron
Limited edition of 8 + 2 AP
“It has to do with being able to zoom in, infinitely…There mustn’t be any flaws, not even the tiniest, in the delicate woodwork. Time is key, and infinite repetition is expected until a level of breath-taking perfection is reached.”
Hikari Grande - Contrahedron - Pendant
Rasmus Fenhann created his origami-inspired Contrahedron Hikari in 2015 for the exhibition "Learning From Japan" at Designmuseum Denmark, who acquired the prototype for their permanent collection. The pendant is a geometric polyhedron made of paper-thin elm veneer and Japanese paper.
By combining computer technologies with exquisite craftsmanship, Fenhann transforms complex geometrical principles into stunning sculptural forms. The first Hikari lamps were made in 2004, and the following year Designmuseum Denmark opened a solo exhibition with these works entitled "Aero".
Hikari means light in Japanese and to a certain degree Fenhann’s work represents the aristocratic quality of delicate handmade cabinetmaking expressed by the Japanese term "Sashimono". His work is guided by the same principles of simplicity, repetition and respect for wood as a living material.
His painstakingly precise treatment of wood surfaces, ending up in a velvet-like soft finish and with invisible joints, is the result of an extraordinary effort, which is both mental and physical. It is exquisite craftsmanship, verging on the obsessive. Hikari Contrahedron is edited by Galerie Maria Wettergren in a limited edition of eight pieces and two prototypes.
Process
The pendant is made out of more than 150 thin pieces of wood, carefully joined together with mitred joints. All joints are hand planed with Japanese tools. The holes are covered with Japanese Shoji paper.
Measurements
Width:
70
cm
Height:
70
cm
Depth:
70
cm
Other
Type:
Pendant
Material:
Elm and japanese Shoji paper
Year:
2015
Limited edition of 8 + 2 AP
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