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Citadel Large Lantern

Creator: Ultramar Studio
Offered by: LO Contemporary

Description
Citadel draws upon the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, specifically the celestial realm known as the Heavenly Palace (天宫) — a divine citadel presided over by the Jade Emperor, ruler of the heavens. According to legend, this palace spans thirty-three levels and houses myriad deities, forming an ethereal cosmos of order, power, and hierarchy.

The series reimagines this mythic landscape through seven illuminated objects, each envisioned as a sacred bastion suspended in the sky.

Architectural references draw from structures within the Forbidden City, such as the Palace of Heavenly Purity in Beijing, where tiered roofs and watchtower-like symmetry are reinterpreted as abstracted modernist geometries. These forms are distilled through a brutalist lens — simple volumes juxtaposed with delicately gridded structures.

By fusing traditional East Asian motifs with minimalist visual language and Western sculptural austerity, Citadel offers a recontextualised reading of cultural heritage — one that mediates between ornamental pasts and a contemplative, distilled present.

MATERIALS: PLA

DIMENSIONS: 29CM / 29CM / H 51CM

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	New
Creation Date:	2025
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	828288

Dimensions

W.	11.42 in;	H.	20.08 in;	D.	11.42 in;
W.	29 cm;	H.	51 cm;	D.	29 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Timisoara, Romania; the gallery features a curated library of exclusive collections of distinctive artistic objects as well as avant-garde furniture, lighting, textiles and home décor. LO Contemporary’s mission is to promote contemporary art, and the professional and personal advancement of artists by connecting them with the Global Art Market, collectors, press, curators and art organizations around the world. Contact us: OFFICE@LOCONTEMPORARY.COM