Austen Goodman

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Bocci Series Debut (141)

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Bocci 20 Years in New York Working under the direction of Omer Arbel, I led the composition drawings and set design for Bocci’s twentieth anniversary exhibition in New York. I developed the drawings that guided how the 141 pendants were grouped and scaled, and shaped the environment at 45 Grand to frame the work with both monumentality and intimacy. My focus was on translating the unpredictability of molten glass into clear compositions and an intentional atmosphere, ensuring the installation functioned as an immersive exhibition rather than a product showcase. Bocci 141 Series For the launch of the 141 series, I worked under Omer Arbel’s direction on the composition and presentation strategy. I produced the drawings that defined pendant clusters and designed the staging environments that highlighted each piece’s individuality while maintaining a cohesive narrative. My set design contributions positioned the 141 series as a sculptural collection, presented through carefully orchestrated compositions that emphasized Bocci’s experimental approach to material and form

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