
Inverted mirror dodecahedron lamp
2005
Olafur Eliasson's Inverted Mirror Dodecahedron Lamp is a sculptural light work that employs the geometric structure of a dodecahedron (a twelve faced polyhedron) constructed from reflective surfaces to create complex patterns of reflected and refracted light. The work exemplifies Eliasson's characteristic investigation of perception and phenomenological experience through carefully orchestrated interactions between light, geometry, and the viewer's position in space. By inverting the traditional relationship between the sculpture's interior and exterior surfaces, the piece activates the surrounding environment through mirrored reflections, transforming how viewers perceive both the object and the space it inhabits.
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- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 11, 2024
Lot 133
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