Description

Inspired by earth’s raw artistry and the desire to transcend traditional display, ACDS pioneers a new frontier: integrating a unique collection of crystal specimens into a functional mirror sculpture – a bold act of material recontextualization without precedent in fine mineral collecting nor collectible design.

The mirror is defined by its extraordinary frame: inlaid stibnite crystals formed 130 million years ago. These blade-like antimony formations come from the legendary Wuning mine in Jiangxi. This locality is the most significant single stibnite pocket ever documented (only recently discovered in 2002). It represents some of the largest and most lustrous formations ever unearthed. Stibnite from this origin are considered the finest specimens in the world and are currently held in several major museum collections across the globe.

Although antimony is mined globally for its applications in semiconductors alloy-making and batteries, certain instances occur where it develops in its transcendent form as stibnite crystals. Such rare discoveries reveal a contrasting material identity from an industrial ore into natural sculptures typically preserved in fine mineral collections.

The stibnite used in this work were chosen from selected clusters and individually assembled to represent their prominent aesthetic. The result is a striking dialogue between the mirror’s flawless reflection and the metallic-silver crystals that catch and refract light with their signature brilliance.

Razor-sharp angles slice through space, whilst the metallic crystals radiate like frozen lightning… their mirrored facets catching all the light in a hypnotic contrast. Their serrated and natural textures interplay with the mirror’s smooth surface, creating a captivating dance between fine craftsmanship and geological artistry.