Description/
This sculptural mirror is part of Pia Maria Raeder’s renowned ‘Sea Anemone’ series, a set of biomorphic creations evoking the beauty of the ocean floor. Work by the artist is part of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France.
Encompassing five clear glass mirrors, the ‘Sea Anemone 27’ mirror is made of 21,000 beech rods that are cut, sanded and meticulously arranged one by one by hand, before being lacquered. Free from its limitations, the wood thus transformed into undulating and living forms enjoys a new freedom. A breath of life seems to animate this organic creation, as if nature, rather than being copied, had been felt and reasserted. “My experimentations on materials and biomorphic forms aim at creating pieces which are as vibrant, unique and surprising as nature.”
Inspired by organic structures, Pia Maria Raeder’s practice focuses on connection and a sense of wonder, creating artworks that induce a form of emotional and even tactile engagement between object and viewer.
Pia Maria Raeder
designer
Date/
2022
Color/
White
Edition/
Unique
Exclusive/
Yes
Material/
Wood
Dimension/
36.0 x 205.0 x 38.0 cm (14.2 x 80.7 x 15.0 in)
Style/
Contemporary
Heritage/
Germany
