Suspension Mariyo Yagi Garbo metal and nylon 1970s

This Garbo pendant, designed by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah in the early 1970s, unfolds in space like a luminous and vibrant waterfall. Each piece descends from a rectangular metal ceiling element, extended by a curtain of white nylon fringes, forming a translucent wall that softly filters the light. The slightest breath of air animates the threads, creating a subtle shimmer and an almost ethereal presence. This pendant acts as a true luminous diaphragm, capable of structuring a space without ever enclosing it, evoking partitions that one can pass through. Placed in front of a natural light source, it appears to float, amplifying its poetic and sculptural character. The name Garbo, suggested by Dino Gavina in homage to Greta Garbo, perfectly reflects the mysterious elegance and silent beauty of this iconic model. The pendant is fully restored, electrified, and ready to be installed. The Garbo series is an integral part of the collections of the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. Mariyo Yagi (1948–2024) was a Japanese artist and designer whose work lies at the intersection of sculpture, design, and space. Born in Kobe, she graduated from the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Arts and worked from 1973 to 1976 alongside sculptor and architect Isamu Noguchi, whose influence profoundly marked her sensitivity to form and environment. Her encounter with Carlo Scarpa at the Venice Biennale in 1973 led her to collaborate with Dino Gavina, opening her work to Italian design. Her practice is based on the concept of Nawa, the cord symbolising connection, energy, and human continuity, expressed in sculptural, luminous, and sometimes monumental works. Awarded numerous international prizes and a teacher at Kobe Women's University in the 1990s, Mariyo Yagi is recognised for her poetic and evolving work, where material, light, and space engage in dialogue.