Lasvit debuts at Design Miami 2024 with Three New Installations
From December 3-8, Lasvit will debut at Design Miami with three installations that merge traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge techniques and bold artistic statements.
Groundbreaking Type of Glass
At the heart of Lasvit's presentation at Design Miami is Herbarium Radiant, designed by Head Designer Mária Čulenová and Head of Lighting Jan Formánek. This groundbreaking piece introduces an innovative type of glass crafted from repurposed waste. These oxides integrate into the glass, allowing for subtle control over color emphasis, transforming light into vibrant, ethereal hues. As the colors shift and merge, viewers are enveloped in a kaleidoscopic visual experience.
Honoring a Legacy: Maxim Velčovský's Bold Tribute
Lasvit's Art Director Maxim Velčovský will present a series of vases that pay homage to the influential post-modernist designer Borek Šípek, whose avant-garde vision laid the foundations for Lasvit’s glassworks. Building on this legacy, Velčovský reinterprets Šípek’s pioneering spirit through his own distinctive style, often playing with the meanings and historical contexts of everyday objects to create ironic and thought-provoking reinterpretations.
From Beach to Glass
Lasvit will also unveil Grain of Sand, an installation by US Head Designer Jana Růžičková, inspired by Miami’s coastal landscape and its parallels with one of Lasvit’s essential elements—sand. This mirrored piece reflects the transformative journey from sand to glass, embodying both Miami's iconic beaches and the heart of the glassmaking process.