Blue Green Works Unveils Sculptural Lighting Collection 'Crown'
Blue Green Worksintroduces the 'Crown' collection, a sculptural lighting series that reinterprets the regal emblem through a minimalist lens. Conceived by Creative DirectorPeter B. Staples, the collection draws from his early fascination with tattoo iconography and medieval heraldry, distilling the crown's ceremonial weight into four refined fixtures. Each piece, crafted from hand-formed glass and polished steel or brass, strips away ornamentation while preserving the symbol's quiet authority, offering a modern meditation on tradition and form.
Evolving from the studio's acclaimed 'Palm' series, 'Crown' continues Blue Green Works' exploration of materiality and silhouette. Glass 'petals' radiate from a central metal core, echoing Pierre Paulin's biomorphic curves and nodding to the legacy of Modernist design. The fixtures – Crown Pendant 1, Pendant 2, Pendant 3 and Flush Mount – balance expressive geometry with pragmatic function, casting a soft upward glow and a concentrated beam below. This duality reflects Staples's intent to give light a tangible shape, capturing not just illumination but its movement through space.
Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by master glass artisans in the Pacific Northwest, using a multi-phase process that emphasizes precision and restraint. The result is a collection that resists easy categorization, bridging eras and aesthetics. Available through Blue Green Works'official site, SCP in London and Triode in Paris, the 'Crown' collection stands as a testament to the studio's commitment to American craft and contemporary iconography.
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