The discipline of light

Let the white remain uncompromised

Every surface begins with a cool, near-pure field that holds its brightness without warmth.

Make structure visible only at the edge

Fine seams and cut planes give each volume definition while the face stays quietly uninterrupted.

Use shadow as a measure of precision

Cool slate recesses establish depth, so the brightest plane reads as deliberate rather than decorative.

Reserve ornament for the material itself

Subtle crystalline grain does the expressive work; the composition needs no dramatic gesture.