British designer Sebastian Bergne created the structural Poise lighting collection with simplistic materials and drew influence from American artist Isamu Noguchi and his work. Specifically focusing on Noguchi's Akari art collection, Bergne used folding techniques to give the illusion of the lamps transforming from flat paper to three-dimensional items. Each lighting fixture is constructed from paper, lead, stainless steel, and cord, with geometric black shapes. These forms give off a soft lighting effect that resembles the illumination within a photography studio.
The Poise lighting series is comprised of pendant lamps, a floor lamp and a table lamp. Bergne originally designed the series for Akari Unfolded: A Collection by YMER&MALTA exhibition. The collection will be showcased at The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, NY until January 27th, 2019.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Minimalist Lighting
- The Poise lighting collection represents a trend in minimalist lighting design using simplistic yet unconventional materials and geometric shapes.
- Artist-inspired Home Furnishings
- Home furnishings inspired by artists and their works, such as Isamu Noguchi's Akari collection, are a trend in interior design.
- Multi-functional Lighting
- The Poise lighting collection showcases a trend in multi-functional lighting, with a variety of fixtures for different uses in the home.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- The trend of artist-inspired home furnishings presents an opportunity for the interior design industry to create unique and personalized home decor.
- Lighting Design
- The trend in minimalist and multi-functional lighting design presents an opportunity for the lighting industry to explore unconventional materials and forms.
- Art Exhibitions and Museums
- Art exhibitions and museums can capitalize on the trend of artist-inspired home furnishings and feature design collaborations based on their collections.
