Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon
Photos by Ophélie Maurus. All images courtesy of Döppel Studio and ToolsGalerie, shared with permission
Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon
December 18, 2024
ArtCraftDesign
Kate Mothes
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In ancient Greece, amphorae were commonly used for carrying or storing liquids and grains like wine, oil, or cereal. A narrow neck and a large, oval body were easily moved with handles on each side. For Paris-based Döppel Studio, a collaboration between Lionel Dinis Salazar and Jonathan Omar, a millennia-old form inspires a contemporary collection.
Néophore is a series of terracotta and enamel vessels intersected with looping, handle-like tubes of glowing neon. Situated between sculpture, vessel, and lamp, the series takes a sophisticated yet playful approach to the relationship between form and function.
Salazar and Omar teamed up with ceramicist Aliénor Martineau, who specializes in mineral-based natural glazes, to customize a reflective enamel that would come alive under the light. Find more on Döppel Studio’s website, and if you’re in Paris, you can see Néophore at ToolsGalerie through January 11.
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