Clair-Obscur

Since 2022, blam has been working alongside Ronan Bouroullec on a research project centered on unique lighting objects, part candelabra, part light sculpture, imbued with a primitive and universal intent: to capture the essence of a solar halo. It was a demanding process, driven by a clear and powerful vision, which blam supported throughout its development, from the initial prototypes to the 23 pieces featured in the exhibition. The culmination of these years of experimentation was presented at the exhibition Clair-Obscur at Galerie kreo.

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The lighting system is built around a central rod, with a diameter similar to that of a rope, which houses all the electrical components within a minimal volume. Around it, hand-blown glass corollas diffuse a halo of light that floods the space. It is a soft, enveloping light that radiates outward without ever being overwhelming.

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The series comes in three models: one wall sconce and two pendant lights, featuring either three or four glass elements. However, it is their ability to be combined that truly reveals the project's potential. Whether arranged in a circle, a curtain, or freely throughout a space, the fixtures interact and multiply. The system is modular and infinitely expandable, allowing for the creation of a true landscape of light.

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