néophore by döppel studio embeds neon lights into ceramic amphorae

Néophore: A collection of luminous ceramic and neon pieces

Döppel Studio crafts Néophore, a series of twelve unique pieces combining ceramic and neon to transform simple forms into luminous objects. Each piece, designed by the creative duo of Lionel Dinis Salazar and Jonathan Omar, showcases the intersection of history, craftsmanship, and contemporary design, revealing the profound relationship between light and material. Exhibited at ToolsGalerie in Paris, Néophore focuses on the shapes of ancient jars and amphorae, reinterpreting them as light containers through the use of ceramic and a specific enamel. The light source becomes the essence of the concept: like a material to transport, it guides the form of the container, inspiring new uses and new objects.

all images by Ophélie Maurus

Döppel Studio experiments with light, form, and material

This exploration of contrast between neon light and terracotta led Döppel Studio’s designers to collaborate with Aliénor Martineau of Alma Mater, a ceramicist specializing in creating enamel based on natural minerals, to design a custom enamel. Blending amphora, lamp, and container, the exhibition invites visitors to discover a collection of atypical pieces that highlight, through the object, both the usage and measurement systems of ancient civilizations, as well as the cult of Prometheus (the fire), and, quite obviously, light—translucent or overflowing—as a material in its own right. The pieces will be on view until January 11, 2025.

Néophore by Döppel Studio is a collection of twelve luminous ceramic and neon pieces redefining ancient forms

Döppel Studio’s unique light containers draw from historical amphorae and jars

neon illuminates ceramic designs, fusing history with contemporary craftsmanship

showcased at ToolsGalerie, Néophore invites visitors to experience the profound interplay of light and material

ceramist Aliénor Martineau of Alma Mater designed bespoke enamel for this collection

the pieces echo the ancient cult of fire and light as transcendent materials

these pieces blend function, form, and the ethereal glow of neon light

ceramic containers transform into radiant art pieces with a modern twist

neon flows through terracotta, creating a luminous reinterpretation of historical design

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the series merges ancient ceramic forms with the modernity of neon

project info:

name: Néophore
designer: Döppel Studio | @doppelstudio

lead designers: Lionel Dinis Salazar | @lionel.dinis.salazar, Jonathan Omar | @jonathan.omar

host: ToolsGalerie, 16 rue des Coutures Saint Gervais 75003 Paris | @ToolsGalerie

photography: Ophélie Maurus | @opheliemrs

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom