Japanese artist Mariko Mori has once again chosen Lechler products for her latest monumental work, presented in Venice last June. The piece is called Peace Crystal and is a site-specific installation that invites reflection on our shared humanity.

The outer casing, which contains a 165 centimetre high work, majestically rises in the garden of Palazzo Corner della Ca’ Granda.

Peace Crystal represents the human body as a container for the eternal soul, traversing life, death, and rebirth. The slender shape of the work, reminiscent of a crystal, symbolizes human evolution, specifically the moment when humans began to stand upright. According to the artist, this crucial event led to the development of intelligence and spirituality.

The lighting of Peace Crystal is a fundamental element of the work. An external solar collector gathers light and channels it through quartz glass optical fibers, transmitting real light within the piece. This light gives Peace Crystal an aura of life and vitality, symbolizing the energy that animates the universe and our very existence.

Peace Crystal is a work that invites reflection on our shared humanity, our connection with the universe, and our responsibility toward the planet. Mariko Mori's work is a message of peace, unity, and hope for a better future.

The piece will be on display for free until October 7, 2024, with mandatory reservations required via the Bloomberg Connects app or at the ticket office of Palazzo Diedo.

Mariko Mori, Peace Crystal
Garden of Palazzo Corner della Ca’ Granda, Venice
From June 16 to October 7, 2024
Open Thursday to Monday, from 11 AM to 7 PM