“Space junk” which from afar resembles tiny paint specks, are debris left over by humans satellites that are now trapped into the universe. The debris have different scales depending on the point of view.
The shapes were inspired by the forms of actual debris, the paint specks laser cut on each shape represent the perception of space junk in the universe. The sculpture plays with lights and shadows to disorient the viewer.
DEBRIS
These works focus on debris accumulated on a surface.
The wood was carved to create the dimensional effect of the paint. It challenges the traditional ways of painting
The carving is very delicate in order to almost be perceived as a thin layer of paint. When looking closer at the carved areas, the wood grain becomes visible and creates a beautiful natural dynamic.
SABER'S BEADS
SABER'S BEADS
SABER'S BEADS
These works are inspired by the duality between dark and light alluding to an eclipse. Saber’s beads is the broken arc of illumination surrounding the moon. The gold has been carved with a laser cutter to be damaged and broken. They are references to the relationship between nature and humanity.
These works are inspired by the duality between dark and light alluding to an eclipse. Saber’s beads is the broken arc of illumination surrounding the moon. The gold has been carved with a laser cutter to be damaged and broken. They are references to the relationship between nature and humanity.
Photo by Brooke D'Avanzo.
Woven, a living sculpture in Miami Design District by Billet with plant species provided by Fairchild.
Joyce Billet presents a series of new works and installations at Miami Art Week in the Miami Design District (MDD). Billet’s exhibition features Woven, a unique outdoor installation created in collaboration with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and their Million Orchid Project, a native orchid reintroduction program for South Florida.
Woven, a living sculpture integrating orchids and sculpted plywood, invites visitors to engage with themes of nature, absence, and materiality that echo throughout Billet’s other works. This piece marks her second collaboration with the Coral Gables botanic garden, renowned for its rare tropical plants and exotic fruit species. “The idea behind Woven is to create a living sculpture, with species propagated directly onto the surface of the artwork. We are creating a performative art piece by giving the plants a platform to take over,” Billet explained.
Photo by Brooke D'Avanzo.
“Fairchild’s Million Orchid Project focuses on conservation in public spaces involving the community, and this collaboration with Joyce adds another layer to our work. It fits perfectly with the broadening of our program, using orchids to connect arts, culture, and preservation. Joyce’s work is amazing. The idea of biophilic design integrates art and nature in a functional way. This piece is designed to benefit both the plants and the community,” said Dr. Jason Downing, Orchid Biologist at Fairchild.
Photo by Brooke D'Avanzo.