Marc Fish
Mollusque Low Table, 2012
Sycamore, copper, resin, glass
H. 85 x W. 180 x D. 70 cm
H. 33 1/2 x W. 70 7/8 x D. 27 1/2 inches
H. 33 1/2 x W. 70 7/8 x D. 27 1/2 inches
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This extraordinary low table draws inspiration from the natural forms of a mollusc shell, translating biological elegance into contemporary sculpture. Its sweeping contours are constructed from finely layered sycamore veneer, sculpted...
This extraordinary low table draws inspiration from the natural forms of a mollusc shell, translating biological elegance into contemporary sculpture. Its sweeping contours are constructed from finely layered sycamore veneer, sculpted into a fluid, asymmetric curve that evokes the protective outer layer of a seashell.
The interior surface is finished with cold-sprayed copper, creating a rich, metallic basin that contrasts with the pale, tactile exterior. Areas of controlled weathering and patination lend depth and complexity, suggesting the passage of time and the interaction between nature and material. A ribbon of glass cuts cleanly across the form, acting as both a functional surface and a visual disruption — like a tide line slicing through the shell.
Balancing engineering precision with organic fluidity, the Mollusque Table is both a functional object and a meditative form — a sculptural reflection on the beauty of natural evolution, material transformation, and asymmetry in design.
The interior surface is finished with cold-sprayed copper, creating a rich, metallic basin that contrasts with the pale, tactile exterior. Areas of controlled weathering and patination lend depth and complexity, suggesting the passage of time and the interaction between nature and material. A ribbon of glass cuts cleanly across the form, acting as both a functional surface and a visual disruption — like a tide line slicing through the shell.
Balancing engineering precision with organic fluidity, the Mollusque Table is both a functional object and a meditative form — a sculptural reflection on the beauty of natural evolution, material transformation, and asymmetry in design.
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