RELIC 05: FUSION
Precision-engraved metal artwork
A singular 1/1 metal work exploring fusion, engineering and humanity’s pursuit of controlled energy
Two 1/1 works — Now Live
RELIC 05: FUSION TITANIUM
Introducing RELIC 05: FUSION — the fifth work in the RELIC series of singular metal artworks by Charles Lethaby.
Each RELIC is conceived as a 1/1 object. No two are the same. Individually machined, engraved, finished and resolved by hand, every piece exists as a unique artefact — defined by both its imagery and the material from which it is made.
FUSION explores the extraordinary architecture of a fusion reactor — a machine created to contain one of the most fundamental processes in the universe. Inspired by the structures and systems of experimental fusion technology, the composition transforms its complex engineering into a dense, symmetrical study of energy, precision and human ambition.
The artwork is permanently laser engraved into the titanium surface, rather than printed or applied. Areas of exposed metal interact with the deep engraved detail, allowing the image to shift in character as light moves across its surface.
The titanium is carefully finished to retain its distinctive metallic character, creating subtle variations in tone and reflection that reinforce the physical nature of the work.
Sized to the proportions of a traditional baseball card, each piece measures approximately 89mm × 64mm, translating a familiar collectible format into a permanent metal artwork.
RELIC 05: FUSION is a singular exploration of the machinery behind humanity's pursuit of controlled fusion — an attempt to capture, contain and harness the process that powers the stars.
Introducing RELIC 05: FUSION — the fifth work in the RELIC series of singular metal artworks by Charles Lethaby.
Each RELIC is conceived as a 1/1 object. No two are the same. Individually machined, engraved, finished and resolved by hand, every piece exists as a unique artefact — defined by both its imagery and the material from which it is made.
FUSION explores the extraordinary architecture of a fusion reactor — a machine created to contain one of the most fundamental processes in the universe. Inspired by the structures and systems of experimental fusion technology, the composition transforms its complex engineering into a dense, symmetrical study of energy, precision and human ambition.
The artwork is permanently laser engraved into the anodised aluminium surface, rather than printed or applied. The engraving removes the dark anodised finish to reveal the aluminium beneath, creating a striking contrast between the exposed metal and surrounding surface.
The anodised aluminium has a distinctive dark, finely textured character, allowing the engraved image to respond subtly to changing light and emphasising the physical, material nature of the work.
Sized to the proportions of a traditional baseball card, each piece measures approximately 89mm × 64mm, translating a familiar collectible format into a permanent metal artwork.
RELIC 05: FUSION is a singular exploration of the machinery behind humanity's pursuit of controlled fusion — an attempt to capture, contain and harness the process that powers the stars.
Introducing RELIC 05: FUSION — a singular metal work by Charles Lethaby.
Each RELIC is conceived as a singular 1/1 object. No two are the same. Individually machined, engraved, finished and resolved by hand, every piece exists as a unique artefact — defined by both its imagery and the material from which it is made.
Created in anodised aluminium and Grade 5 titanium, FUSION explores the extraordinary architecture of a fusion reactor — a machine created to contain one of the most fundamental forces found in nature.
At its centre is the fusion reactor — a machine designed to contain matter at extraordinary temperatures and conditions in pursuit of controlled nuclear fusion. The composition focuses on the intricate geometry of the reactor itself, transforming a complex piece of scientific engineering into a precise, almost architectural study of structure, energy and control.
The title refers to the process of nuclear fusion, in which atomic nuclei combine and release immense amounts of energy. It is the fundamental reaction that powers the Sun and other stars, and its replication on Earth represents one of the most ambitious engineering challenges of our time.
Rather than depicting energy as an abstract force, FUSION focuses on the machine created to control it — reflecting humanity's ability to understand forces found in nature and construct extraordinary objects through which to harness them.
The artwork is permanently laser engraved directly into the metal, rather than printed or applied. Each material responds differently to the engraving and surrounding light, giving the aluminium and titanium editions their own distinct physical character.
Sized to the proportions of a traditional baseball card, each piece measures approximately 89 × 64 mm, translating a familiar collectible format into a permanent metal artwork.
RELIC 05: FUSION is a singular exploration of the machinery behind humanity's pursuit of controlled fusion — an attempt to capture, contain and harness the process that powers the stars.
Materials: Anodised Aluminium / Grade 5 Titanium
Format: 89 × 64 mm
Edition: 1/1 in each material
Finish: Individually machined, engraved and finished by hand
