Starling lamp for Odesi

Lamp with a bird

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"An object of pure simplicity with a touch of fantasy." Marc van der Voorn’s creations always contain an element of surprise. This is often stylized and its construction is well thought out. The Starling lamp, on the edge of which sits a bird, made out of stainless steel (a starling), is asymmetric. Still, it keeps its balance. On paper it seems simple but in practice it is a real challenge. The tension between the element of surprise (the bird) and the necessary balance of the lamp is tangible. The bird soaks the colors of the surrounding environment and it seems like it is going to fly away at any moment.

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    "An object of pure simplicity with a touch of fantasy." Marc van der Voorn’s creations always contain an element of surprise. This is often stylized and its construction is well thought out. The Starling lamp, on the edge of which sits a bird, made out of stainless steel (a starling), is asymmetric. Still, it keeps its balance. On paper it seems simple but in practice it is a real challenge. The tension between the element of surprise (the bird) and the necessary balance of the lamp is...

    Project details
    • Year 2008
    • Work started in 2008
    • Work finished in 2008
    • Client Odesi
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Lighting Design / Product design
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