La Pepino Series II
Chaise with plywood base from La Pepino series, upholstered in green velvet, shot by Ruben Ortiz in the home of Robbie Whitehead (2024).
Sculptral lamp S
Chaise with plywood base from La Pepino series, upholstered in green velvet, shot by Ruben Ortiz in the home of Robbie Whitehead (2022).
Project overview
The Sculptural Lamp S and La Pepino Series Chaise come together in a study of material contrast, form, and spatial harmony. The chaise, with its plywood base and rich green velvet upholstery, exudes a refined yet grounded presence, while the Sculptural Lamp S introduces an element of light and abstraction.
Concept & Execution
At the heart of this project is a balance between structure and softness, light and shadow. The La Pepino Series Chaise is defined by its interplay of organic curves and rigid geometry.
In contrast, the Sculptural Lamp S disrupts traditional lighting conventions. Its form is both deliberate and fluid, casting dynamic shadows that shift throughout the space. Positioned alongside the chaise, the lamp interacts with its textures and surfaces.
Art Direction & Visual designs
The visual storytelling for this series is centered around texture and form. Ortiz employs a cinematic approach, allowing light to carve through space and reveal the subtleties of each material. The green velvet of the chaise absorbs and reflects light differently throughout the composition.
The overall aesthetic remains minimal yet evocative, creating an atmosphere where the objects feel both distinct and interconnected. The balance between soft and hard surfaces, bright highlights and deep shadows.
Conclusion
This pairing of the Sculptural Lamp S and the La Pepino Series Chaise challenges traditional distinctions between furniture and art. More than mere functional objects.
Through Ortiz’s lens, these pieces transcend their practical purpose, encouraging us to see furniture and lighting not as separate elements but as part of a cohesive.
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