On an island long defined by its extraordinary light, creativity has always found fertile ground. For almost a century, Ibiza has drawn artists, musicians, freethinkers and makers seeking inspiration in its sun-drenched landscapes, crystalline seas and sense of freedom.
It is fitting, then, that a warm, golden glow and the creative bond between father and son become the central subject of Made of Light, an exhibition showcasing a series of works by Benjamin Pelletier that pays homage to the artistic vision of his late father, Georges Pelletier, at Galeria Tambien.
On display until 28 May 2026 and based on the archives of the renowned artist and ceramicist, the exhibition revisits a remarkable body of work originally conceived between the 1960s and the 1980s. Drawings, formal studies and prototypes envisioned originally by Georges have been produced in exceptionally limited numbers by his son, Benjamin.
With a focused and deeply respectful approach, Benjamin Pelletier combed through his parent’s archives to select a series of projects to finally bring into production – specifically for Made of Light.
Created in the family workshop using the original techniques and processes, the exhibition foregrounds one of the most visionary aspects of Georges Pelletier’s practice: his sculptural lamps, where light is not simply emitted but woven directly into the material itself.
These works exist somewhere between sculpture and functional object. Light travels through perforations, voids and hidden channels within the ceramic forms, transforming clay into a conductor of illumination. Organic, architectural and deeply tactile, the pieces possess a timeless quality – encapsulating the experimental spirit of the mid-20th century yet entirely contemporary in their sculptural presence.
Simultaneously, the exhibition is an homage to the Pelletier family’s heritage and the bond between father and son. By revisiting the archives, Benjamin Pelletier honours not only his parent’s vision, but also his own childhood memories.
“I grew up surrounded by clay, tools, enamel dust – and light. In my father’s workshop, everything was in motion: forms, shadows, reflections. Early on, I understood that his practice was not only a technique, but a way of paying attention to the world,” Benjamin explains.
“Today, I continue what he began. My role is not to transform, but to remain faithful to a spirit, a rhythm, and a balanced relationship between matter and light. Producing these pieces today allows forms imagined decades ago to naturally find their place in the present.”
While Georges Pelletier became internationally recognised between the 1960s and the 2000s for his ceramic lamps, a more experimental and lesser-seen side of his work quietly evolved in parallel. His sculptural lighting pieces pushed beyond conventional decorative forms, exploring the relationship between material, shadow and space with extraordinary sensitivity.
A pivotal moment came in 2020, when Georges Pelletier’s exhibition at Galeria Tambien brought this corpus of sculptural lamps to the forefront for the first time. The exhibition revealed the profoundly sculptural and visionary nature of his work to a wider international audience, reframing his legacy beyond functional ceramics alone. Georges passed away in 2024, but Benjamin’s careful production of these archival works celebrates and carries on his legacy.
More than a retrospective, the exhibition becomes a living continuation of an artistic language – one in which light, memory and material remain forever intertwined.
Made of Light is on view now at Galeria Tambien in Santa Gertrudis until 28 May 2026. Visitations from Tuesday to Friday between 10:30 am until 06:30 pm, or by appointment. With thanks to Gwen Lebras for the photography.
