STORY TIME! Try to guess where in the world Lumen Sandiego is, and learn about some RE-DONK-U-LOUS-LY cool lighting art at the same time! Some years ago, I travelled to an "Art Island," which hosts work by some very spectacular artists, including Claude Monet, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Tadao Ando, Yves Klein, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and most importantly [...]
Read More adventure, art history, game, james, learning, light, movement, quiz, space, story, turrell, world, worldwidePart TWO of the very excellent Lighting Workshop that Chris Kuroda from Phish and Jeff Waful from Umphrey's McGee have on Jam Cruise 10. Thanks Jeff!
Read More chris kuroda, concert lighting, Jefferson Waful, lighting workshop, phish, Umphrey's McGeeHave you seen these amazing lamps?! A designer that has her stuff on Etsy, Allison Patrick of the 3R's Blog (Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate – 30 projects in 30 weeks) has created some pretty cool pendant shades that are pretty representative of the beautiful shape of the artichoke. But – the shade is made of recycled [...]
Read More Allison Patrick, Designers, DIY, Fixtures, lamps, Luminaire Design, pendant, recycle, shadesLiam Hopkins' Manchester design/maker lab Lazerian has put out a very cool series of paper-folded, laser cut beauties based on the stars in the Summer Triangle – Altair, Deneb, and Vega. You might know Vega from that crazy movie with Jody Foster and Matthew McConaughey where the guy built the second secret space satellite sender-thing. Yeah. [...]
Read More folded, Happy Monday, lamp shade, laser cut, Lazarian, paper, shadeSo Jeff sent me this yesterday. I then promptly stood up, stretched my legs and arms, and tried to kick myself right in the ass for missing the opportunity to see this happen live. DAMN YOU, REAL LIFE! For those of you not in the know, Jeff Waful is the lighting designer for Umphrey's McGee, [...]
Read More chris kuroda, discussion, Jam Cruise 10, Jefferson, Jefferson WafulI love designs like this, with some sort of exposed elemental aspect – like the Edison reproduction lamps that have made their way around the world as a lamp of embellishment: Seriously, I have like seven of these. ANYWAY (apparently I am rambly today), check out these lamps from Boa Design – the series is called [...]
Read More Boa Design, Designers, luminaires, Next Generation LuminairesThere is something about this lamp that just leapt off the page at me when I first saw it – classic, beautiful, nice form, it's like a moment frozen in ceramic cartoon time. Check this out, it's called Bird On A Wire, and it's from design firm Giopato and Coombes: GAH! I just think this [...]
Read More Designers, fixture, Giopato & Coombes, lamp, luminaireThat's right kids, Augustin Jean Fresnel would be proud! Luca Nichetto Studios has produced a series of stemware and glasses made with the loving touch of Mr. Fresnel in mind! From Luca Nichetto's website: The Fresnel collection of stemware and glasses is distinguished by its three-dimensional decorative surface, which is derived from the Fresnel lens [...]
Read More Augustin Jean Fresnel, fresnel, stemwareThere is something about this light that reminds me of a scenic model of something Bauhaus. No? Meet "Light Within A Light" by Ryan Harc - Ryan built this luminaire for the imm cologne 2012 show, which is an international furnishings show. It's like LDI for art furnishings, which is pretty cool! Thanks, Daily Tonic!
Read More Designers, Luminaire Design, luminaires, Ryan HarcI just read an absolutely outstanding article on joining United Scenic Artists Local 829, written by Andrew Griffin, @afgld on Twitter. I myself am a United Scenic Artists Local 829 member, in the category of Lighting Designer, of course! I mean, I know I'm well-known for my illustrious costume designs for RuPaul and all, but [...]
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