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The pieces in this collection were developed over several years, sometimes with
longer breaks in between. As a body of work, Reflection is thus more eclectic than
the recent Elements collection, which was, to some degree, developed in parallel.
Elements is the result of a specific design brief, developed and imposed on ourselves.
It is centered around the strict framework of the archetypical light consisting of a
base, stem and illuminating element. This rigorous brief allowed for an in depth
exploration and innovation of specific elements within each light and extensive
analysis of color concepts.
Reflection on the other hand, was developed more freely, as independent projects
or ideas, and to some degree also as an intentional counterpoint to the restraints of
Elements.
We enjoyed the conscious focus Elements provided; at the same time, we are also
drawn to a more unconscious and lyrical approach, which we explored in the
pieces comprising Reflection.
Imposing limits thus not only led to Elements, but also developed in us a newfound
curiosity in working with a more figurative and decorative language.
While Elements focused on specific color concepts, in Reflection brass and silver,
with various degrees of reflectiveness, sometimes paired with one color, play a
central role.
In the 2019 text Hormé, we outlined one of our central design concepts, that of
heterogeneity of moods. Objects create specific moods and we believe that spaces
are enriched by objects creating a multiplicity of auras.
While each object and its aura must be carefully designed to be perfect in its own
character, the combination of different such objects results in a deeper, more
complex and more engaging surrounding.
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