“Space junk” which from afar resembles tiny paint specks, are debris left over by humans satellites that are now trapped into the universe. The debris have different scales depending on the point of view.
The shapes were inspired by the forms of actual debris, the paint specks laser cut on each shape represent the perception of space junk in the universe. The sculpture plays with lights and shadows to disorient the viewer.
DEBRIS
These works focus on debris accumulated on a surface.
The wood was carved to create the dimensional effect of the paint. It challenges the traditional ways of painting
The carving is very delicate in order to almost be perceived as a thin layer of paint. When looking closer at the carved areas, the wood grain becomes visible and creates a beautiful natural dynamic.
SABER'S BEADS
SABER'S BEADS
SABER'S BEADS
These works are inspired by the duality between dark and light alluding to an eclipse. Saber’s beads is the broken arc of illumination surrounding the moon. The gold has been carved with a laser cutter to be damaged and broken. They are references to the relationship between nature and humanity.
These works are inspired by the duality between dark and light alluding to an eclipse. Saber’s beads is the broken arc of illumination surrounding the moon. The gold has been carved with a laser cutter to be damaged and broken. They are references to the relationship between nature and humanity.
SPOTLIGHT: JOYCE BILLET, CURATED BY KAREN GRIMSON
MELIN ATRIUM, MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
Born and raised in Paris, Joyce Billet is a French-American artist based in Miami. Her work employs plywood primarily and challenges the evolutionary trajectory it has undergone in the industrial process. This installation in the Melin atrium includes her sculptural benches and wall sculptures with plants from Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden.
The integration of living orchids and sculpted plywood introduces an evolving dimension to the work, underscoring themes of growth, adaptation, and interdependence between the natural and built worlds. By intertwining functional seating and sculptural elements, Billet’s work blurs the boundaries between art, design, and environment, encouraging visitors to physically inhabit the work.
On View Through May 31, 2026
Location: Melin Atrium, 3930 NE 2nd Avenue
Hours: Daily, 10 AM – 6 PM