Lorca Lighting by Monica Pinto de Almeida |
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| DESIGN NAME: Lorca PRIMARY FUNCTION: Lighting INSPIRATION: The creation of this design is a reflection of a mix of inspirations that are always close to me and my journey. Everything that is most pure and intimate to me as a person, is translated later into the creations I make. Literature is one of my great passions along with art and architecture. Through poetry I wanted to create a dialogue, between the words, the forms, the textures and the spectator. An interactive and emotional connexion between the deepest intimacy and the purpose of this piece. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The ceiling lamp Lorca is a thin rectangular vertical line coming straight from the ceiling, displaying an excerpt of poetry along this line. The poem is attached along one edge of the square body with a perfect reading and highlight to this main feature. The lamp is entirely made in iron and naturally oxidized, obtaining an irregular and natural finishing with the colored accents of rusty. The light fixture Led hidden at the end of the body creates an accent light. Limited Edition. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Lorca is a ceiling lamp that brings a sculptural note to any space, as well as a human interaction through its poem, it explores the human experience beyond visual. The lamp is easily installed in the ceiling. The standard height adapts to most of the spaces but at the same time for some specific different interiors, the same can be customized in height, by request. The emitted light of this lamp creates an intimate atmosphere as well as may highlight a special object. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project began in 2014, research and inspiration. This was followed by drawings, sketches and the choice of text for the prototype, an excerpt from a poem by the spanish author Federico Garcia Lorca, an emblematic member of the twentieth century surrealist movement. More prototypes followed to improve dimensions, manufacturing, and lighting. The final piece was completed in 2018 and exhibited at an interiors event, Sleepin. Since 2021 the lamp is on display at Codigo design gallery, Porto. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: In the creative process I began with hand sketches, research, and selection of materials. The next step was the approach to the final design and scale of this piece along with the selection of the led lighting features as well as the 3D designs. Once finished all these steps and together with the manufacturers the first prototype starts. The piece is entirely made in iron using welding techniques and laser cut. The finishing is handmade oxidized and stabilized at the end with matt varnish SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Naturally oxidized iron with matt finish, produced in a limited edition of 10 pieces by each chosen literary author. This lamp is designed to be customizable in height, on request, to better fit all interiors. Standard Dimensions: Height 1600mm, Width 40mm x 90mm. Light source included Led, 230 V,50Hz, 357 lm, 3W, CRI > 80, 2700 K, beam angle 40 degrees, driver included. Direct light hidden without disturbing the view and design of the lamp and enhancing the environment where it is placed. TAGS: Lorca, ceiling lamp, iron, rusty, poem, design lamps, lighting, portuguese designer, lighting design, poetry, made in Portugal RESEARCH ABSTRACT: I have been feeling more and more in my daily life the need to slow down the pace, to connect more, to feel things. This is the result of the new era and the fast development of technologies that besides helping us also accelerate our natural rhythm, keeping us constantly in a state of alert, leaving only time for fast and superficial connections. As a designer and creative I feel responsible to create pieces that give a balance to the human soul. CHALLENGE: The challenge for this piece was to create a design that could make us more aware and conscious of our spirit, could bring sensitivity to the materials, combining craftsmanship, technology, art and social culture at the same time. Creating a design that could tie us at the same time to our history, to our consciousness and creativity, in order to improve life and create a dialogue, through my personal vision and experiences, was undoubtedly the biggest challenge. ADDED DATE: 2022-02-19 07:31:30 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Tiago Costa, 2021. Image #2: Photographer Tiago Costa, 2021. Image #3: Photographer Tiago Costa, 2021. Image #4: Photographer Tiago Costa, 2021. Image #5: Photographer Tiago Costa, 2021. Video credits: Art direction and Editing: Mónica Pinto, 2022 |
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NAME: MOKKI Design PROFILE: MOKKI is a lighting and furniture design studio proud of its own story and roots, passionate about Beauty, Design, Emotions, Evolution and deeply connected to the Atlantic influence and openminded Thinkers. The artist-Designer Mónica Pinto was born in 1977, in the North of Spain, Galicia. Having a multicultural family spent most of her childhood between Spain and Portugal. Graduated in Fine Art, Decorative Painting, Restoration, Faux-Effect and Frescoes. This was the beginning of her path in the world of Art and Design founding her own studio in 1997 in Sintra, Lisbon. Driven by her own vision and passion, in 2016 she launches her own brand MOKKI Design, where her memories are an integral part of her imagery. The duality of her Portuguese and Spanish heritage is always present in her work. Stepping out of the mainstream of Design trends to focus on the cohesion of humanity and technology within Design, where by her own words “Each line is the beginning of a story”. Our philosophy is to transmit at all times Art and Emotions. Mónica together with her partner and mother, Nazaré believe that Art is the purest form of human experience, in which questions, doubts and restlessness of the soul and mind become matter. Each Mokki collection is designed, and sustainably manufactured in Portugal. Bespoke projects are designed in our studio in Sintra, Lisbon with high standards of quality, seeking to create exquisite pieces that utilize technology and center around the human experience. |
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Lorca Lighting by Monica Pinto De Almeida is Winner in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category, 2021 - 2022.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Monica Pinto de Almeida. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Monica Pinto de Almeida. |
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