Signals is the new solo exhibition by Barbey Osgerby for Galerie Kreo. The show marks a monumental moment for both parties who have been in partnership since 2016. The exhibition features lamps of various shapes and sizes, including floor lamps, wall lamps, and pendant lamps.
The collection takes inspiration from the cone, a recurring motif throughout Barber Osgerby's general work. While it touches on the artist's typical style, the exhibition also draws on the studio's preferred hybrid of engineered crat. Each lamp in the series includes various dualities. Some featured dualities include two materials, two geometries, and two contrasting fabrication methods. In addition, the glass portions of the lamps are hand-crafted in the Venini workshops of Murano.
Image Credit: Barber Osgerby
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hand-crafted Lamps
- The rise of hand-crafted lamps presents an opportunity for artisans and designers to merge traditional techniques with modern technology.
- Hybrid Design
- The growing popularity of hybrid designs opens up avenues for the development of unique and customizable products.
- Venini Glasscrafting
- The resurgence of hand-crafted Venini glasswork provides an opportunity for collaborations with artists and designers for bespoke art pieces.
Where This Applies
- Lighting Industry
- The lighting industry can benefit from investing in hand-crafted, hybrid designs to enhance their product offerings and stand out in the market.
- Artisanal Industry
- The artisanal industry, particularly in glass-crafting, can explore collaborations with artists and designers to create unique and bespoke pieces.
- Design Industry
- The design industry can capitalize on the trend of hybrid designs that incorporate traditional techniques and modern technology to create new and innovative products.
