Contemporary Rough Form, Dual Ceramic Lamp Brown Medium by Willem Van Hooff

Set of 2 Dual Lamps by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 25 x H 30 cm // W 35 x H 50 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materi...

High Ripped Table by Willem Van Hooff Handmade Dimensions: W 35 x H 63 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materials: Earthe...

Willem van Hooff Ceiling lamp From the series "Dual Lamps" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2021 Air dry clay, epoxy clay Measurements 48 cm diameter x 41 cm height 18,9 in diameter x 16,14 in height Edition Unique Piece Created exclusively for Side Gallery, during the existence of the COVID 19, Willem desired to design something new, something physical, far away from our intense digital backdrop of the previous twelve months. His process began with an experimentation of Industrial epoxy clay, using the same spontaneous architectural techniques as his vases, he began applying multiple layers of differing shades of clay. Initially the layering of clay was just for strength, but the process became aesthetic. Once the clay dried, Van Hooff began sanding the clay, when a pattern began to form, an uncontrolled organic print casing the surface of the lamps as the layers of clay began to reveal themselves, creating a naturally textured design. Willem van Hooff (b. 1992,Holland) sees himself as a 2021 variant of the former craftsman. After graduating from the Design Academy in Eindhoven in 2018, he began to run his own design studio continuing to live and work in Eindhoven. Working with his hands, or by means of Primitive techniques his style is raw. Often revisiting old or existing products, machines and techniques with a naive perspective, he rescues the past, creating new and exciting applications giving the materials or processes a new future. At odds with the apparent perfection of mass production, Van Hooff concludes that products no longer have a soul, an aspect to his work he perceives as essential. Amid the current corona virus...

This new lighting collection is cast in optic crystal and inspired by A.M. radio waves and whirling motions of Sufi dancers. The dynamic between the inner and outer form encourages viewers to look both through and at the surface of the glass with its waves and striations of colour. The pieces are made using an ancient glass casting technique called core casting. The colour way of each suspended light is unique due to the nature of the movement of glass within the cast mould. Lit by a micro LED marker contained within the bronze mount the light sparkles through hundreds of tiny bubbles creating a glowing ambience that is reflected from within by the delicate textures and waves of the core. When viewed together, each group of pendants creates a story of alchemy, texture, and energy that can harmonize with their setting whether it be austere or luxurious. Each piece is cast in the studio of Max Jacquard Glass on the Greensand Way in Kent, England. Max's experience in cast glass spans the length of 30 years and he is known for his innovative and tasteful approach to cast glass that is based in historical methods and contemporary practice. Core cast in Optical Lead Crystal with Bronze mount, hand polished. Dimensions: Semazen Pendant: 400mm height x 110mm diameter. Weight 2.7kg Colours are customizable. Shown here from left to right: Topaz/Brown Brown/Amber black Amethyst/Aquamarine Rose/Topaz with Copper dusting interior Brown/Topaz with Gold...