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Frank Gehry — “Snake" lamp
Frank Gehry

“Snake" lamp

Designed by the iconic architect Frank Gehry, "Snake" is a sculptural lamp crafted from painted papier-mâché, showcasing his playful exploration of form beyond the boundaries of traditional architecture. The organic, sinuous shape evokes the fluid, undulating movement of a serpent, reflecting Gehry's signature deconstructivist sensibility applied to functional design. The use of papier-mâché lends the piece a raw, tactile quality that contrasts beautifully with its bold, painted surface.

Medium
Painted papier-mâché.

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April 24, 2018

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Frank Gehry, “Snake" lamp

Designed by the iconic architect Frank Gehry, "Snake" is a sculptural lamp crafted from painted papier-mâché, showcasing his playful exploration of form beyond the boundaries of traditional architecture. The organic, sinuous shape evokes the fluid, undulating movement of a serpent, reflecting Gehry's signature deconstructivist sensibility applied to functional design. The use of papier-mâché lends the piece a raw, tactile quality that contrasts beautifully with its bold, painted surface.

Medium
Painted papier-mâché.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Sculptural Lamp, Renowned Architect, Functional Art, 20th Century, Papier-Mâché, Male Artist, Whimsical Design, Painted Surface, Postmodern, American Artist, Sculptural Design, Postmodern Design, Late 20th Century, Decorative Art, Whimsical Mood, Decorative Object, Organic Form

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