Re by Fanie Simon

The composition features upward-reaching lines that evoke the rays of a sunrise. The title references the Egyptian sun god, emphasizing the connection between light, energy, and movement.

Warm wood tones combined with touches of metal leaf create an interaction between grounded materiality and ascending light. The precise geometry and rhythmic arrangement generate a quiet tension, suggesting both strength and a sense of motion as a reflection on the energy of light.

Fanie Simon (b. 1986) is a Swiss artist and designer whose practice spans woodworking, furniture design, and visual art. Originally from Basel, she spent several years in Tulum, Mexico, where she developed her interest in designing and building furniture, a path that ultimately led her to the creation of her unique artworks.

Simon describes her pieces as “wood mosaics” or “puzzles,” reflecting her intuitive approach to composition as a form of meditation. She places one piece of wood next to another, often randomly, letting patterns and symmetries emerge organically. In the process of finding balance, she notes a connection to the Rorschach test, revealing her meticulous yet playful engagement with form. Each artwork is a result of weeks of experimentation: starting, reworking, discarding, and reassembling, with the final state often documented photographically before a new iteration begins. Sketches are rare; the work evolves directly through material and intuition.

This artwork was part of THE HOUSE WE CARRY exhibition in November 2025.