Wake Up Call Lamp by Richard Yasmine

About the Item

Hawa Beirut screen by Richard Yasmine Materials: Brass structure, hand blown sandblasted bulbs, bird nest, Semi precious stone Dimensions: H.47 x W 28.5 x 15 cm, Our natural environment is a priceless part of the universal heritage, all animals, forests, plants, minerals, soils, etc have a role to play for our healthy natural atmosphere and all are fundamentally important in every eco-system, therefore it is our responsibility to save it. Being concerned about the environment can feel overwhelming, but there are actions that we should take to help preserve the natural world. To start in our own society using sustainable choices. We can maximize actions by raising awareness of local environmental challenges among our communities, and push for policies that protect nature. “WAKE UP CALL” is a limited edition of table lamps composed of brass structure and hand blown organic shaped sandblasted bulbs emphasizing the light on a landscape of multiple types of semi precious rocks while highlighting on abandoned bird nests accentuating the call for help. Our 3 types of stones selected for their meaning and energy transmission are: The black tourmaline which helps the connection of our energy system to that of mother earth with properties of healing, calming, dispelling stress, worries, fears, anxiety and anger. It promotes a sense of power and self-confidence. The Emerald beryl is a stone of a successful yet abundant love. Helping us to let go of negativity, gives us the strength to overcome problems. Calms upset emotions while improving the memory and give greater understanding to learn how to stay happy. The Crystal Quartz known as the master healer it amplifies energy and thought, absorbs, stores, releases and regulates forces. It balances and revitalizes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes while acting as a deep soul cleanser. “WAKE UP CALL” a Mission acting as nature alert, with every tick of the clock; Nature is being destroyed lets wake up and act fast. Photos by BizarreBeirut Richard Yasmine a Lebanese interior architect and product designer, filled with imagination using his imaginary world as a simulation to try out new ideas and create new objects inspired of life, objects and emotions, the human body: physiology and needs, but also focuses on internal chaos combined with a certain innate sensitivity; sometimes extreme and provocative or even not expected by others but still minimal, bold, and straightforward without disguising or hiding true reality. He never tends to identify the difference between reality and imagination this what helps him creating intriguing and controversial design objects yet complicated in the process of production however this is distinctive in his personality. Trying always to incorporate a fresh approach sticking to his culture and tradition, frequently in a muddled process but a precise immaculate result not following any specific period or trend but a reflection of his own image. Integrating the Middle Eastern specifically the Lebanese knowhow and spirit within the recipe of each of his products; collaborating with craftsmen, consequently to reveal the oriental feel through an extravagant aspect, searching to spread the marriage between tradition and new technologies, by keeping his signature identity of commotion mixing craziness to sobriety with a touch of fantasy. He showcased his work at la biennale de St Etienne, Paris design week 2015 , Milan design week 2016/2017/2018 , Beirut artfair 2015/2016 , Beirut design week 2015/2016 ,Dubai design week 2016 and in designjunction during the London design festival 2017, Some of his designs has been featured consecutively in Interni, Domus, wallpaper, living-corrieredellaserra, ad, Icon, ideat, elle decoration, monogram, dezeen, designboom, design milk, highsnobiety, the national, Madame, 7daysuae, interiors, Arch newspaper, interior design NEW York, l’orient le jour and many other local and international blogs and magazines … he has been selected by Esquire MIDDLE EAST between the 6 designers to know about in the middle east for 2017 and his work has been featured between the best of Dubai design week 2016 on Yatzer and best of Milan design week 2017 again on Yatzer. He has been interviewed by Elle décor Italia as the Lebanese designer talking about his city Beirut in the “secret Beirut” article as one of numerous other city guides. As for his latest news he showcased in 3 different spaces lately during Milan Design week 2018 and for the first time collaborating with the eclectic Italian brand JCP universe, his latest HAWA Beirut collection and WAKE UP CALL has been selected between the best of MDW18 on Yatzer, yellowtrace, Domus, dezeen, designboom and many other press all around the globe, he has been nominated for the emerging designer of the year by Dezeen, lately he revealed his latest work Ô-CULT the water sanctuary, commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy curated by la Triennale di Milano design museum, new pieces to be showcased April 2019 during Milan Design Week. .

Creator:

Richard Yasmine (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)

Style:

Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Precious Stone

Place of Origin:

Lebanon

Period:

2010-