'Flare' is a Lucite capsule collection by Draga & Aurel that explores the power of refraction

Premiering at Design Miami/ and Salon Art + Design, New York, Flare is a new capsule collection by Draga & Aurel that explores the power of colour and light refraction through the craftsmanship of an original acrylic material, Lucite. The collection is exclusive to the New York gallery Todd Merrill Studio.

Consisting of seven variants of a coffee table and a totem-like sculpture made entirely of Lucite, Flare is the result of a passionate study of materials and their individual ability to come alive through colour and light. Already recognized globally as masters in the artistic use of epoxy resin, Draga & Aurel have continued their experimentation in this project by choosing Lucite. This acrylic material is processed by hand using an unprecedented technique. Draga & Aurel collaborated with the best artisans on Lake Como, Italy, where the artists’ studio and workshop are located.

Inspired by South Korean artist Jiyong Lee’s study of the three-dimensionality of colour and by the complex compositional technique used by American artist Vasa Mihich for his acrylic sculptures, Draga & Aurel have focused on the concept of refraction, which arises from the composition and breakdown of matter. The coloured Lucite sheets in different shapes and thicknesses are brought together to obtain interesting hues and then again cut and glued to produce a surprising beam of light on each piece—a kind of epiphany for the viewer.

The result is multifaceted objects that change from every angle and thoroughly express the concept of a 'flare' representing intuition, revelation, and discovery.