Monday, September 25, 2006
On A Lighter Note
A Unique Twist On Contemporary Lighting
Venetian glass isn’t all colors and curlicues. Some of Venice’s glass makers are famous for their simplicity. Oty Light is one.
Founder Eugenio Pamio became known in the 60s for his innovative take on residential lighting. With sons Simone and Andrea, Pamio now produces some of the most daring interpretations of contemporary design.
Oty light fixtures are primarily about form, their clean, sculpted lines pared to their essence. Light seems to float in the company’s Ita sconce of extra-clear, transparent ground crystal plate glass in a brushed steel frame. It flows from the curves of the Kim and Les ceiling fixtures. It glows like a lollipop on a brushed steel stick from the Kio chandelier, as much sculpture as fixture. And the Kioto series is a striking hand-blown clear crystal diffuser wrapped with strands of molten glass. Designed by Paolo Crepax and Silvio Zanon, it’s brilliant contemporary design.
Oty’s highly refined pieces are representative of the innovation in both technique and design that keeps Murano glassmakers at the forefront of their industry. In their hands, contemporary means creative.
Oty light fixtures can be found locally at Glow.
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