Scottish lighting designer David Taylor is under appreciated. He’s shown a history of linking warm and comforting elements of retro, even Luddhist, lifestyle with interior lighting in creative ways. Working out of Stockholm, Sweden, Taylor is in tune with Northern European industrialdesign culture and trends; typically characteristic of Italian flare married with German logic and usefulness. At first glance, however, one would never guess the latter.
A brief look at David’s recent work paints a trail upon which he has embarked, leading to his paved road of notoriety today. The marriage of nature and technology has been the goal of many a new age designer. Taylor’s lighting focuses minimally on technology (some flourescent & LED). He forms lamps with the illusions of impaled antique lightbulbs, molecule forms and tree branches of plastic.
Poking fun at Thomas Edison’s globe styled clear bulbs is entertaining. Impaling them with metal tripods is morbid. If one were to dig into Taylor’s mind, the landscape would likely be troubling.
Embracing the higher gauge yellow wire brings attention to the retro electronics and evokes memories of fabric-woven cords for vintage irons, among other household items from the past.
Reminding us of familiar forms is reminiscent of psychological advertising schemes, hinting at past products to instill trust. The Kenny Lamp is Taylor’s next step, invoking two-fold satisfaction: Firstly through the familiarity of the popular show, Southpark; and secondly, through a well-designed lamp the seems to stare in intimate focus for the consumer.
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interesting
My hubby and I came here mainly because this blog was tweeted by a guy I had been following and am happy I made it here.
Hey there! This post could not be written any better! I had the delight of meeting David Taylor at a function in London! Many thanks for sharing!