Max Milà Serra's kinetic objects engineer perception through minimal matter

Max Milà Serra, a designer from Spain, specializes in creating lightweight metal installations and lighting pieces that act as subtle perception tools, influenced by physical forces instead of organic forms. Operating out of Barcelona, Serra skillfully adjusts scale to distill complexity into minimalist designs, exemplified by his lighting creations C-58PK0 1:40 and C-58PK0 1:100 (2024), which are scaled-down versions of a fixture located near the bridge over Avinguda Meridiana. His work HELIODON (2025) replicates solar incidence through movements that echo the sun's ecliptic path. Additionally, GAIA LED (2025) employs aluminium rods supported by 3D-printed systems for adjustable light direction. Represented by VASTO Gallery in Poblenou, Serra prioritizes complexity over mere novelty, adhering to the principle 'Zero weight, infinite span,' a philosophy inspired by Robert le Ricolais. LINEA LED (2025) enhances perception beyond human senses with an 11-metre remote-controlled linear mount. His Barcelona studio contains partially developed prototypes that hint at upcoming projects.