Fascinated by space and science fiction, William Guillon gives us an interpretation of another world via his extraordinary organic light sculptures with this bronze chandelier adorned with three opalescent porcelain diffusers.
Inspiration : LV426 refers to the name of the planet visited by the crew in the movie Alien. William has been obsessed with space and science fiction since he was a child. The worlds created by HR Giger and Moebius have had a very strong impact on his vision, and this is his tribute to them. With this creation referring to their work, he wants to make their universe accessible and awaken curiosity towards this very special aesthetic. In these rooms, one could see branches of tortuous trees, or even fruit grapes. In his mind, it’s an interpretation of the Alien’s creature. This collection in all its complexity required several months of development. Each piece is hand-carved by the artist before being cast in bronze in a French foundry. All pieces are unique and their shapes, finishes (patina and polishing) can be adapted and customized on demand. The lampshades are made in a porcelain workshop in Limoges, the city that historically holds the highest know-how in this field. Each porcelain cocoon is handmade and gives the structure a mineral look. They are all unique and diffuse a soft and warm light in the room. This collection includes horizontal and vertical chandeliers as well as wall lamps.
Edition: Each piece is unique
William Guillon is a French designer based in Bordeaux, specializing in unique lighting and objects. Her obsession with unconventional beauty translates into radical and organic creations. Its aesthetic is rooted in an innovative exploration of traditional craftsmanship combined with a sense of timeless elegance. Each piece imagined by William Guillon is handmade in France and most of them are numbered in limited editions. Since the creation of his workshop in 2014, he has been appreciated for several collections of functional sculptures and accessories and has also worked on several bespoke projects.
William Guillon is now represented in numerous galleries in Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, Los Angeles and New York.