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ADAM JACKSON POLLOCK
My interest in light began when I was introduced to photography at an early age. I distinctly remember getting a camera as a present at a family gathering and taking pictures of everyone at the dinner table. I captured a piece of time and those relationships in the interaction of the reflected light on the film within the camera. Half a lifetime away I can still revisit that moment when I hold those images in my hand. There has always been an inextricable connection between light and human relations for me. I think of light and lighting as 'illuminating' the stage of our relationships with others and the environment around us. While I am interested in materials, and beauty, and the freshness of new and unusual constructions, ultimately I find my real exploration of light is less tangible and more essential in nature. A start in theatrical lighting allowed me to explore the emotive power lighting can have on a space. For most of us, light is a primary way to experience the world around us. It certainly is the source of our existence and sustenance on this planet. But ultimately, it is fun to play with and fun to share those explorations with others.
BEN GOLDSTONE
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CW DESIGNS: CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
I have had a love affair with textiles most of my life. I was very influenced by my mother's background of weavers from Scandinavia. I was also profoundly influenced by my father who was an architect and as a child encouraged me to draw and see things in terms of geometry and 3 dimensions. It then seemed natural about 15 years ago to put the two together and try a different approach to lighting; hanging or draping light diffusing fabrics over shapes to create geometry and light with the lightness of fabrics. The result was a series of fixtures that evolved over 10 years from ceiling mounts to chandeliers and table lights. A light source is so central and important in our daily life it ought to take the shape and form of a beautiful expression. My lights are meant to be simplified modern and geometric shapes enhanced by fabric as the light diffusing element for a softer expression as opposed to a harder material such as glass or metal.
ELIZABETH MEREDITH
What I enjoy about light is the mood it can create in a room - intimate, delightful, soothing, mysterious, cheerful, romantic, etc. The challenge is to create a sculpture that is beautiful in itself while casting beautiful light and shadows. I found much of my inspiration comes from my experience living in Japan where there is a long tradition of beautiful lighting made from sensual materials such as handmade paper, fabric, wood, etc. The artist Isamu Noguchi helped to highlight and popularize the Japanese approach to light through his wire and paper lanterns (now much copied). Here in the west I found the German designer Ingo Maurer a master at marrying the shape of the light fixture with the quality of light in simple, elegant ways. The design process for me is one of continual developing and editing a piece until just the right balance of elements and proportions exists and it “sings”.
BORIS JEANRENAUD
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FIRE FARM
Some products are developed from the contributions of many individuals and cannot be traced back to a single dominant vision. We refer to these products as being designed by the Fire Farm community collectively and are so noted.
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