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23-31 October 2027

Helios

‘‘So young, and yet so wise, He drove his chariot across the skies, Every day bringing up the sun. He was loved by everyone.’’

Hosted by Studio Zoran Strijbosch

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

Event type

Exhibition

The Helios Lamp
The Helios Lamp
Drawing from ancient concepts, “Helios” pays homage to light’s circular dance. This design invites interaction, allowing you to play with light’s intensity by moving the sphere.Just as Helios shaped the sun’s path, you become the one who controls the brightness, creating a captivating dance of light

The Helios Lamp

In ancient times, Helios was revered as the god of the sun, entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the sun on its daily journey across the sky. As he embarked upon an eternal voyage in his majestic golden chariot, coursing through the heavens, his chariot painted the sky with a mesmerizing palette of colorful and delicate hues. This breathtaking spectacle had the remarkable power to transform the heavenly sky, casting a radiant and enchanting glow upon the world below. Drawing from ancient concepts, “Helios” pays homage to light’s circular dance. This design invites interaction, allowing you to play with light’s intensity by moving the sphere. Just as Helios shaped the sun’s path, you become the one who controls the brightness, creating a captivating dance of light. Crafted with a solid aluminum base (CNC milled then polished by hand) and a hand-casted acrylic sphere, it encourages users to adjust light intensity. Each hand-crafted casting results in shapes and patterns as unique and unpredictable as the celestialrealm. Importantly, the spherical component can even be crafted from recycled waste materials.
Participants of this exhibition

About Studio Zoran Strijbosch

Studio Zoran Strijbosch emerges from an unwavering passion for the fusion of (Art) history and Design. In a world often preoccupied with efficiency and the future, Our studio’s mission is to craft products that beckon those who yearn to step back in time. Through our commitment to high-quality, handcrafted industrial design, we draw inspiration from the past, offering a bridge between the past and the present.

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