Pez: The Stillness of Horizontal Mass and the Inner Architecture of Light

Pez (Spanish/Portuguese for "Fish" ; a reference to the fluid, horizontal space and organic simplicity of the form) is a handmade sculpture and spatial reference point that inverts traditional lighting logic. This lamp is a work of art that emanates light from a horizontal mass rather than a vertical source.

Form and Composition: Art on the Ground Plane

The most distinctive feature of the design is its low, long and shallow (thin) horizontal stance.

• Monolithic Extension: The lamp is constructed on a thick, rectangular prism- like form. Width of $37\text{cm}$ and only Its height of $20\text{cm}$ positions it as a strong horizontal line on a table or pedestal. This form evokes the serenity of Japanese aesthetics or minimalist sculpture .

• Central Focus: The light source and the essence of the form are located in the central void between the massive vertical walls on either side. This arrangement creates a dialogue space between mass (body) and energy (light) .

Material and Texture: The Smooth Gravity of Stone

Pez is crafted from hand-cut stone or a similar composite material, which highlights its artistic origin and tactile richness.

• Smooth Matte Finish: The smooth, matte, and neutral (white or light gray) surface finish creates a raw, fundamental mass . This texture promises an aesthetic that resists fingerprints and is free from time and dirt .

• Artistic Control: Being entirely handmade, it offers a unique surface quality that reflects the craftsman's precision and control over the material , far from industrial coldness.

Light and Expression: Limited and Directed Enlightenment

The lamp directs light directly up and down , creating a unique lighting atmosphere:

• Inner Radiance: Light emanates from the depths of the form , reinforcing the impression that the lamp not only emits light but is also the illuminated mass itself .

• Shadow Art: Thanks to its horizontal structure and closed side walls, Pez creates sharp, architectural shadows on the surrounding surface. These shadows serve as an artistic aftereffect , dramatizing the object's three-dimensional existence.

Pez presents a serene, sculptural presence on a desk, console, or nightstand, making an intellectual statement on the concepts of light, mass, and space .

Design Details

• Name: Pez

• Type: Completely Handmade Artistic Desktop Lamp / Sculpture

• Material: Handmade Stone and Special Composite

• Dimensions:

  • Width (W): $37\text{cm}$

  • Depth (D): $10\text{cm}$

  • Height (H): $20\text{cm}$