Shining Shells — A New Life for Forgotten Matter

In this piece, discarded fragments of exoskeleton-like forms—beetle shapes, once lifeless—come together in a new existence. Transformed into a unified sculptural lampshade, they now serve as guardians of light.

Created especially for the atelier of renowned jewelry designer Lode Martens, this work celebrates the beauty of transformation. Coated in a gleaming metallic finish, the beetle-like forms cast a refined glow over his most precious creations.

What was once considered waste now illuminates brilliance. In my work, matter is never truly lost—it simply waits to be reborn.

From decay to display. From forgotten to luminous.