petra krausova's light installation for LASVIT reflects the night sky

petra krausova’s light installation for LASVIT reflects the night sky
images courtesy of LASVIT

LASVIT‘s in-house designer petra krausova presented her ‘cassia’ collection during maison et objet. the lighting installation is comprised of a series of blown-glass pendants which all suspend from a thin wire at different heights. together, the pendents form a dynamically sculptural piece syncopated to illuminate in a specially programmed loop to reflect the natural movement of the night sky.

the design of the installation draws influence from the night-sky, as well as the organic form of flowers. looking closely, there are five variations of the pendants; frosted glass, opaque, sanded, clear and some enhanced by using metallic paint. the immersive installation celebrates lasvit’s glass-blowing techniques which originate from the czech republic; coupled with its natural influences and methods of production, ‘cassia’ can be adapted to any interior environment.

designboom spoke to the designer petra krausova, on the techniques, influences and collaboration with LASVIT.

the designer took a timelapse video of the night sky and programmed the lights to loop in relation to the stars

each of the glass bulbs have been installed with their own LED light

designer sketch of the floral-influenced form

the lighting installation presented in the LASVIT stand at maison et objet
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there are different variations of the pendants; some have hand painted detailing, others are opaque or frosted
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