DESIGN SPOTLIGHT: GAL GAON

Gal Gaon has a talent for creating sculptural pieces which elegantly fuse themes from the natural world with craftsmanship. For Nilufar, the Tel Aviv-based architect and designer has repeatedly dreamed up an array of objects which uplift and intrigue.

His gift to evoke the spirit of nature is seen in his engaging ‘Porcini’ series, a range of coffee tables which exalt the properties of wood. Gaon’s whimsical side is evident in his unconventional ‘Macaron’ seating, with their soft hues and shapes taken from the world of confectionery.

Gaon looks to the animal kingdom to develop his stunning ‘Cosmic Butterflies’ pieces with their inlaid veneers and poetic geometric design. For his ‘Crown Sofa’ creation, he creates an eye-catching sculptural design drawn from soft, alluring forms.