Case Stuydo collaborated with artist Devin Troy on a politically driven piece for the home -- the 'Color of the Night' lamp. The lighting piece is designed to "explore race in America and address its pitfalls through intricate visual compositions and alternate narratives." The main design concept that lies behind the lamp is the play on the derogatory saying that refers to darker-toned skin blending into the night and that only their eyes can be seen. This dates back to the history of ghosts and race as the word "Spook" was a racial term used in the 40s.
The lamp shows a black ghost holding a candle -- it is constructed from glazed porcelain and it comes with a screen-printed box. The lamp is limited to only 100 pieces and each is accompanied by a special photo book.
What's Driving This Trend
- Social Justice Art
- Artworks that use visual components to explore and bring attention to social justice issues, like race in America
- Limited Edition Collectibles
- Producing a limited number of a product can increase its demand and appeal to collectors, like with the 'Color of the Night' lamp
- Conceptual Lighting
- Exploring the broad spectrum of emotions and ideas that can be represented through the medium of light, like the 'Color of the Night' lamp does to address race in America.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- The intersection of art and design holds great potential for creating thought-provoking and conversation-starting pieces, like Devin Troy's lamps.
- Home Decor
- Home decor can be made into an expression of one's beliefs and values, making politically-driven pieces like the 'Color of the Night' lamp a potential popular trend.
- Collectibles
- Collectors seek rare and unique products, making limited edition items like the 'Color of the Night' lamp an opportunity for brands to provide consumers with an exclusive experience.
