A real eyeful: Design brings Cyclops to life

This physical form of Darcel is made from resin, wood, lacquered metal, mother-of-pearl and eggshell. Darcel’s eye contains a hidden storage area, similar to the secret compartments in 17th-century furniture. The form of a surrealist cartoon character contrasts with the high-end craftsmanship and materials used.

The New York-based artist created the character to embody aspects of his daily life: ‘Each representation of Darcel is somehow a new path I add to my visual diary,’ he says.

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