À propos
D’Imperio’s pieces impart a sculptural dimension to the architectural spaces they occupy. The designs lie in a place where the organic world meets the mechanical, where geometry and mathematical order meet the abstract and randomness. D’Imperio’s lighting transcends mere illumination, as each piece is a work of art. The designs reflect D’Imperio’s lifelong fascination with the natural world, especially tropical fish and succulent plants. The connection can easily be seen in pieces like the Hydra, named after the nearly microscopic aquatic creatures that have radial symmetry and otherworldly forms, and the Diadema, which takes its inspiration from a genus of sea urchins. In this latter piece, the theme of interwoven spikes is repeated, allowing the seemingly arbitrary pattern to appear orderly. Similarly, in the Rorshok series, the chaotic folds over itself and becomes symmetrical, inviting interpretation without psychoanalysis. Not all D’Imperio pieces solely mirror the organic natural world. Geometry and mathematical relations find expression in pieces like the Abacus and Beeline. At first glance, their designs appear simple and repetitive. Closer inspection reveals that each seemingly identical element is acid-etched with organic lines reminiscent of the traces left by wood-boring insects beneath tree bark.