Dazzling Brilliance: Atsushi Shindo Unveils Award-Winning HAORI Lighting Masterpiece at Ambiente 2024 in Frankfurt
An artistic endeavor that transcends the ordinary by combining the Haori, a traditional Japanese Kimono with the distinctive form of a lampshade. Light is elegantly controlled by the Haori, which elegantly encloses the luminous object within. Shindo's jubilant and contented emotions when donning his first Haori inspired this unique creation. The timeless appeal of the "Kimono" and the refined contours of the Haori are ingeniously incorporated into the world of interior design, despite the scarcity of opportunities for wearing such traditional garments in our contemporary lives.
Complexity often prevails when creating intricate, artificial three-dimensional shapes. In contrast, Shindo's methodology introduces a simplicity that defies convention. In order to create the final, three-dimensional prototype, a two-dimensional pattern is cut from paper. As a result of this ingenious approach, replicable products can be created using a variety of materials. Due to the complexity of design and fabrication, creating intricate, artificial three-dimensional shapes can be challenging. Assembling and constructing it requires precise measurements, intricate detailing, and careful craftsmanship.Further complicating the endeavor is ensuring that the final product functions properly and meets the desired aesthetic standards.
A stick-type LED light source is detachable from the shade, housing the LED lights. A diverse collection of ambient tones is created by various Haoris, each with unique material properties. Through HAORI, the space is metamorphosed, offering a fresh aesthetic based on its surroundings. By replacing the shade material with artisanal materials such as leather, cloth, wood, rattan, and more, this transformation is achieved.
There are two distinctive shades in this exhibit, each offering a captivating narrative. Sculpted from sustainable aluminum, the first casts a gentle, tactile illumination into its surroundings with perforations. With opulent gloss and dignified elegance, the second uses a byproduct of beef cowhide.
The artist encourages you to appreciate the interplay between size and form in this presentation. Invoking comfort and tranquility, light gracefully permeates the Haori. The dimensions of the artwork are: 500mm x 700mm (solid form), 1370mm x 730mm (flat plate). KOBE LEATHER® TSUYU "PINK" leather, anodized aluminum plate, and LED lighting are the materials used.
Exhibit at 'Ambiente 2024', Germany
Atsushi Shindo's lighting work HAORI will be exhibited at Ambiente 2024, one of the world's largest lighting exhibitions in Frankfurt, Germany, for five days.
This year's Ambiente 2024 will take place from January 26th to 30th.
In April 2023, this work was presented at the Milano Salone, which was followed by an exhibition in Japan.
Details:
Ambiente 2024
Dates｜26-30 January 2024
Hours｜9:00〜18:00 （Until 17:00 on the last day.）
Location｜Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Booth｜J10H（Hall 3.1「TALENT」）
https://www.jp.messefrankfurt.com/tokyo/ja/events/consumer-goods-outgoing/Ambiente.html
※A 'visitor ticket' is required for entry. Please click on the QR code above for more information.
About the Designer
ATSUSHI SHINDO
Atsushi Shindo is a designer and artist born in 1991. Shindo graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2015 and has been working as an interior designer for hotels, offices, and large commercial spaces, as well as working on personal projects. To explore the fundamental appeal of design and art, he has presented experimental products, spaces, and artwork. Shindo explores new values and beauty through everyday objects and materials.