Cirque explores the interaction between light and stone, creating the illusion that the glowing neon has melted into the alabaster beneath it. The circle of soft blue neon, produced by argon gas and a drop of mercury, sits atop a rectangular alabaster block. The stone has been carefully carved away beneath the glass, making it appear as if the neon’s glow has eroded its surface.

The polished alabaster enhances this effect, resembling ice with its glossy finish and translucent quality, while the neon’s ethereal light adds a sense of mystery. The geometric contrast between the circle and the rectangular base adds to the piece’s visual tension. The ends of the alabaster remain raw, grounding the work in the material’s natural origins and creating a striking contrast between refinement and rawness.

With its unexpected pairing of materials, Cirque feels both futuristic and elemental—a delicate balance of solidity and light, permanence and transformation.