Celestial

In Celestial, a monograph of Paco Pomet’s paintings made between 2017 and 2022, design becomes an act of storytelling. Across 112 pages, the book captures the surreal orbit of the Sun and Moon in Pomet’s work, using thoughtful materials, colour, and layout to honour both content and concept. Published in a limited edition of 500 copies by House of Pomet, the book was designed by VIKA and printed in Italy with exceptional environmental care.

The design of Celestial was led by the artworks themselves—a process rooted in sustainability, structure, and visual rhythm. Through paper choice, print detail, and narrative sequencing, VIKA created a reading experience that mirrors the movement of light through Pomet’s absurdist landscapes.

Published by House of Pomet

Discover the design of Celestial, a 112-page art book by Paco Pomet. Designed by VIKA using sustainable materials, unique paper stocks, Futura typography and cosmic sequencing to reflect the Sun and Moon.

Celestial by Paco Pomet – Limited edition art book designed by VIKA Books, featuring sustainable materials, midnight blue foil, and Pantone blue celestial charting.

Design: VIKA Books – VIKA is an award-winning designer of artist-led books and interactive publications. Known for concept-driven print and digital work, her practice centres visual narrative, accessibility, and sustainable design.

‘Everything has gone well with the book, sales are good and feedback has been really good – quite a few people have referred to it as the most beautiful book they have seen, so that’s great. Still really pleased with how it came out and look through it often.’

Steve Barding, Gallerist
Delivery was fine. The printers got in touch beforehand to let me know the date which was great as it made sure somebody was available at home. Everything went smoothly. They packaged the books up well and everything that I’ve checked so far has been fine.

Steve Barding, Gallerist
Thanks so much again for all of your help (and patience!) with everything. Your knowledge and advice throughout has been spot on, and I’m so happy with the end result.
Steve Barding, Gallerist

The brief began with a folder of images and a blank page. From there, every design decision was shaped by the work itself. The paintings were curious, luminous, full of quiet tension. They held time, light, and stillness. VIKA saw the need not to decorate the work, but to work with it and design a structure that could hold their tone.

Paper became a tool for pacing. A yellow stock carried the warmth of day; a dusky blue marked the close. We followed the sun and moon through the pages, just as they move through the paintings. A small dot graphic tracked their position across the book—an abstracted system built directly from the artwork. It became a way to keep time.

Typography needed to be clear and soft, so we used Futura for its roundness and quiet presence. Nothing shouts. Everything pays attention. This wasn’t about control—it was about listening, and responding with care.

Celestial is a book entirely inspiredby its subject. It moves through light and shadow, clarity and illusion, orbit and absurdity. The design doesn’t impose itself on Pomet’s work; it listens to it. Every paper, colour, graphic, and type choice serves the celestial rhythm at the heart of the book.