SC01

Titled SC01 / St. Chapelle, this work is a deeply personal homage to the transcendent beauty of the famed Gothic chapel in Paris. Serving as both a technical study and a tangible memento of a visit, the piece seeks to distill the overwhelming experience of Sainte-Chapelle's celestial light and soaring structure into a singular, intimate object.

An extraordinary feat of construction, the work is composed of an astonishing 132 distinct layers of material. This meticulous stratification generates a profound physical depth, inviting the viewer to gaze into its receding corridors of paper. Accents of hand-applied gold leaf catch the light, echoing the gilded opulence of the original chapel and reinforcing the piece’s status as a precious artifact.

A reward for close observation, the intricate tracery design of the windows is intentionally unique on each side, creating subtle asymmetries within the formal structure. More than a mere replica, SC01 / St. Chapelle is a testament to the power of craft to capture memory. It is a window not simply into a cathedral, but into the lasting impression of a sacred space, painstakingly rendered in paper and gold.

In addition to the finished version there was also the prototype variation which was an essential iteration, the artist tested the core principles of depth, shadow, and structural integrity that would be expanded upon in the final work. It was here that the initial designs for the window tracery were established and the complex layering technique was refined.

While the final version embodies a finished perfection, SC0.1 offers a rare glimpse into the project's genesis. It stands as a testament to the thoughtful exploration and technical discovery required for the culminating masterpiece, possessing a direct and elemental beauty that captures the first moments of an idea taking physical form.