BLOCK Lighting – Raw collection
By Gabor Gobi
US$ 1,320
Overview
2022
Material: Wood
Unique Item
Dimensions: 20cm (H) x 23cm (W) x 18cm (D) / 7.9" (H) x 9.1" (W) x 7.1" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
Shipping
This item ships from Hungary
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About the art
Artist statement
Crafted with distinctive artistry, this table lamp is a fusion of a repurposed beam wood, block of pristine limestone and a white ceramic cone light socket. The wood's transformation is accentuated through the Yakisugi technique, with its refined finish achieved using only natural oils and beeswax. To ensure the protection of your furniture, the lamp's foundation is subtly lined with a protective cork layer.
This piece is a proud embodiment of the 'Raw Collection'. Born from the unsettling reality of today's raw material scarcity, this collection endeavours to shed light on the unsustainable ethos of contemporary production—chiefly, our proclivity for freshly mined substances and the unchecked extraction from nature. Such practices, while detrimental to our environment, also accelerate the depletion of Earth's cherished resources. The clarion call is clear: we must pivot towards repurposing existing materials and lessen our dependency on virgin resources.
Each element of this lamp whispers tales of its past. Salvaged from scrapyards, rediscovered on urban pathways, or rescued from the remnants of structures that once stood tall, these materials are now reborn. This transformation of discarded elements into something meaningful represents both a creative challenge and a deep-seated delight. It embodies the promise of what can be achieved when we strive for a future in harmony with nature, rather than against it.
Artist profile
Gabor Gobi
Hometown: Budapest
Based in: Budapest
For Gabor, to create is to search. He strives to design in a way that does not harm his environment. The moment, the given object and its potential are always the leading force. This is also the main philosophy of gobi.design - the brand aims to combine environmental thinking with …
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