PARHELIA
by ATELIER OЇ
Part of the Gaïa collection, Parhelia explores the transformative qualities of light through cast glass. A single piece is cut into quarters and inverted, forming an external skin of solids and voids that reshapes the original volume. When illuminated, reflected light accentuates subtle imperfections in the glass while generating shifting geometric patterns that interact with its surroundings. The work balances precision and poetics, translating a single element into a dynamic sculptural form.
ATELIER OЇ
atelier oï was founded in 1991 in La Neuveville, Switzerland, by Aurel Aebi, Armand Louis, and Patrick Reymond. The name oï, derived from the Russian word ‘troïka’, a team of three, conveys the dynamism and holistic energy generated by a trio. atelier oï is the result of an alliance rooted in humanity and art alike. The founders’ deep involvement with architecture, design, and naval construction, as well as the encounter with charismatic personalities such as Alberto Sartoris and Ettore Sottsass, have shaped atelier oï’s philosophy.
