Mitch Richmond

Mitch Richmond presents a striking sculpture that blends nostalgia and symbolic power. Inspired by science fiction iconography, this metal work immediately evokes the famous lightsaber from the Star Wars saga, revisited here as a timeless relic. The patinated bronze finish reinforces the effect of an ancient, almost archaeological object, as if this piece had survived the ages. The surface treatment, both raw and masterful, gives the object a visual and tactile density, encouraging the viewer to contemplate the artifact no longer as a futuristic weapon, but as a sculpture in its own right. With this gesture, Richmond transforms a symbol of popular culture into a contemporary work of art, playing with the notions of memory, heritage and the transformation of iconic objects.

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With Saber Lux , Mitch Richmond delivers a personal and poetic interpretation of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber. This patinated metal work doesn't seek to reproduce the object identically, but to capture its essence: that of a passage, a legacy, an object steeped in history as much as symbolism. The patinated bronze treatment, with its dark and deep accents, gives this sculpture the appearance of a sacred, almost mystical object. The lines are clean yet powerful, alternating between soft curves and industrial rigor. Each detail—the hexagonal wheel, the regular grooves, the sculpted finish—evokes the link between ancient and future, between craftsmanship and technology, between myth and material. By revisiting Luke's lightsaber, Richmond goes beyond a simple reference to Star Wars : he questions what it means to inherit, transmit, and transform a collective symbol into a unique, dense, and silent work.

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In this work, Mitch Richmond repurposes the iconic Stormtrooper helmet from the Star Wars universe to create a resolutely contemporary sculpture, as brilliant as it is introspective. Entirely covered in mirror chrome, the object becomes a reflective surface—both literally and figuratively. The mirror effect questions the individual's place in the systems they blindly serve, like the anonymous imperial soldiers. The work oscillates between pop culture and societal critique. By freezing this symbol of conformity and obedience in gleaming metal, Richmond transforms it into a luxurious and paradoxical totem. The viewer sees their own reflection, trapped in a helmet that seems to say, "Who are you behind the mask?" This piece questions identity, standardization, and the power of symbols in our collective imagination. Through this frozen armor, Mitch Richmond invites us to reflect on our own role in the narratives we consume and perpetuate.

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With Starboy , Mitch Richmond creates a sculptural tribute to the futuristic imagination and robotic aesthetic popularized by music and pop culture. Inspired by Daft Punk's iconic helmet, the artist offers a sleek version, frozen in a mirrored gold alloy that captures the surrounding space as much as it distorts it. The helmet's perfectly smooth, reflective surface evokes a presence that is both human and dehumanized—an androgynous, faceless figure suspended between machine and emotion. By using gold, Richmond imbues the object with a sacred, almost mythological dimension: the robot becomes an idol. Starboy embodies this tension between individuality and anonymity, between technology and identity. It's a portrait of the 21st century, where the ego fades behind shiny interfaces, where the artist fades behind the avatar.

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This polished metal sculpture is a contemporary reinterpretation of Iron Man's famous helmet. Mitch Richmond revisits the pop culture icon here, transforming it into a sculptural piece with clean lines and a mirrored surface, which reflects the surrounding space and highlights the precision of the craftsmanship. By isolating the object from its narrative context and fashioning it from shiny metal, the artist transforms it into a hybrid symbol: both futuristic armor and exhibition artifact. This approach highlights the collective fascination with technology and modern heroic figures, while questioning the boundary between entertainment object and work of art.

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