My very first light fixture! Ame, the french word for 'soul' is the name of this piece...it represents the light found within us that is our soul. I'm very much inspired by the Ethiopian people and their way of life, so I designed it as part of a project that honors their culture & history. We were tasked to create a fixture inspired by a chef and his cuisine so I chose Marcus Samuelsson. An Ethiopian born, Swedish raised, highly accomplished chef who is always championing African flavors and modern techniques. I also included his wife in the design process and referenced her time in fashion with the draping of the piece; I used premium yarn to shout out the beautiful embroidery found on the garb of the people.
The design poster below reads: "Ame dawns the color of the cultural food, Injera, but takes the shape of the adornment that the Ethiopians have been proudly wearing for generations."
*In development for production - Spring 2026*
