Parallax Medallion

Parallax Medallion translates the radial order of a Persian carpet medallion into a precise kinetic object. A matte-black perforated aluminium disc floats in front of a shallow champagne-anodised brass disc. Red and indigo silk cords cross the air gap and terminate in individually machined brass eyelets, so colour is carried by real fibre rather than printed decoration. A central brass bearing allows the front plane to rotate through a limited arc. The two layers never merge into a nostalgic motif: the hand-tensioned cord, slight fibre variation and familiar carpet palette remain visibly distinct from the industrial flatness of milled metal.

That contrast gives the work its traditional and contemporary identities at the same time. The product is physically resolved as a wall-mounted edition. The rear disc connects to a concealed steel cleat; the central shaft carries sealed bearings and a mechanical stop; every cord end is replaceable from the back. The front disc remains separated from the rear by a controlled gap, allowing movement without abrasion. Under a grazing spotlight, the perforations, cords and rear surface generate three different shadow densities. The wall image shifts as the disc turns, recalling the optical rhythm of knot rows without reproducing a carpet literally.

Close views reveal the cord twist, anodised eyelets and machined bearing cap, while the side view proves the air gap and load path. The work is intended for a numbered series assembled by a metalworker and textile specialist. Geometry, disc diameter and bearing position remain constant across the edition; cord batches may vary slightly in sheen, preserving evidence of hand assembly without changing the design.