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Néophore: A collection of luminous ceramic and neon pieces
Döppel Studio crafts Néophore, a series of twelve unique pieces combining ceramic and neon to transform simple forms into luminous objects. Each piece, designed by the creative duo of Lionel Dinis Salazar and Jonathan Omar, showcases the intersection of history, craftsmanship, and contemporary design, revealing the profound relationship between light and material. Exhibited at ToolsGalerie in Paris, Néophore focuses on the shapes of ancient jars and amphorae, reinterpreting them as light containers through the use of ceramic and a specific enamel. The light source becomes the essence of the concept: like a material to transport, it guides the form of the container, inspiring new uses and new objects.
all images by Ophélie Maurus
Döppel Studio experiments with light, form, and material
This exploration of contrast between neon light and terracotta led Döppel Studio’s designers to collaborate with Aliénor Martineau of Alma Mater, a ceramicist specializing in creating enamel based on natural minerals, to design a custom enamel. Blending amphora, lamp, and container, the exhibition invites visitors to discover a collection of atypical pieces that highlight, through the object, both the usage and measurement systems of ancient civilizations, as well as the cult of Prometheus (the fire), and, quite obviously, light—translucent or overflowing—as a material in its own right. The pieces will be on view until January 11, 2025.
Néophore by Döppel Studio is a collection of twelve luminous ceramic and neon pieces redefining ancient forms
Döppel Studio’s unique light containers draw from historical amphorae and jars
neon illuminates ceramic designs, fusing history with contemporary craftsmanship
showcased at ToolsGalerie, Néophore invites visitors to experience the profound interplay of light and material