Rise & Fall of a Candle

Playful, handmade home décor with unexpected behaviours . . . The London-based studio makes art that becomes alive when used, expressing their personalities and aestheticising their own functions. Established by designer and artist Jim Rokos, the company specialises in glass work and creates a variety of vases, candleholders, and decanters. They can adopt the demeanour of the housed object (Gauge flower vase), mimic the actions of drinkers (13° 60° 104° decanter), or politely indicate to lingering dinner guests when it's time for them to get home (≲ 231 MIN candleholder). ROKOS crafts objects that lie at the nexus of industry and craft; each is meticulously executed throughout the entire process, from design to manufacturing. The Gauge vase won the 2017 German Design Award for Excellent Product Design, while the 13° 60° 104° decanter took home the Reddot Design Award. The German Design Awards granted a special mention to the ≲ 231 MIN. The Times Luxx, the Financial Times How to Spend It, Wired, the Sunday Times Style, Monocle, and Icon have all featured works. ARTIST Jim Rokos began his career as a model-maker in the motion picture and television industries, working on projects like Band of Brothers, Tomb Raider, Victoria & Albert, and Muppet Treasure Island. In 2006, he earned a master's degree in industrial design. Several of his pieces are held by the university in the CSM Museum & Study Collection.