Desert Diamond

A celebration of symmetry and perspective, Desert Diamond is an octahedral fractal that transforms with every shift in viewpoint. Its mirrored stainless steel surfaces reflect and distort light, dissolving the boundary between form and space. Depending on the angle, it reveals triangles, squares, and rhombic shapes—geometric motifs deeply woven into the artistic and architectural heritage of the Middle East. This region has long been a center of intellectual and artistic innovation, shaping the foundations of design, architecture, and pattern-making. While displayed as a maquette, Desert Diamond is envisioned on a monumental scale, where its full interplay of reflection and spatial complexity can unfold—whether suspended in an atrium or viewed from multiple vantage points.

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About the Artist

Anton Bakker, the artist behind Desert Diamond, draws inspiration from the intersection of geometry, philosophy, and art. His work is influenced by the rich tradition of geometric patterns found in Middle Eastern art and architecture—where intricate designs and symmetrical forms have symbolized the infinite and the divine for centuries. Through sculptures like Desert Diamond, exhibited here in Dubai, Bakker honors this legacy and invites viewers to explore the deep connections between geometry, symmetry, and the world around us. His work challenges us to see beyond the surface, discovering the underlying order and harmony that geometry reveals in all aspects of life.