{"product_id":"chimera-mirror","title":"Chimera","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn from the imaginative distortions of late Mannerist architecture, CHIMERA draws inspiration from the theatrical façades of Roman palazzos and the grotesque, open-mouthed portals of the Garden of Bomarzo. Like those enigmatic thresholds, it exists between architecture and creature - both structure and presence. Its sculptural frame evokes a face caught in the act of opening, transforming the wall into a living surface. The exaggerated “mouth” becomes functional: a subtle console carved into the form itself, extending the object beyond reflection into use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hybrid nature defines the piece - mirror, shelf, light installation - merged into a single, continuous gesture. A diffused LED system integrated at the back emits a soft halo, enhancing depth and amplifying the dramatic silhouette. The reflective surface contrasts with the textured, stone-like finish, creating a dialogue between solidity and lightness. Despite its monumental appearance, the structure remains visually suspended, almost weightless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHIMERA is a multifunctional, architectural object, at once sculptural and utilitarian, eccentric yet precise. A presence that does not simply occupy space, but transforms it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francesco Maria Messina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551771783442,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/7762\/6898\/files\/FMMChimera.png?v=1785238718","url":"https:\/\/bonhamgallery.com\/products\/chimera-mirror","provider":"Bonham Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}