Renee Struthers

Title:
Ang[u]ere

Concept Statement:
“to compress in a bend, fold”
 

Tyndall stone is a ubiquitous prairie material featured in both its rural and urban landscapes. The unique appearance of this dolomitic limestone is due to a crystallization process that physically exposes itself as a subtle sawn colored mottling. The organic simplicity of the stone is further complimented in its revelation of ancient marine life captured, compressed and folded within the crystalized pattern.

The ang[u]ere pendant light is designed to emphasize the distinctive crystallization which defines tyndall stone. The light is angled in order to expose the tyndall stone to the viewer, as the light source gently illuminates the beautiful patterning. Using digital processes, the stone is cut in a circular form and fit onto the luminaire’s copper plated housing, the warm metal complimenting the softness of the stone. The piece is fit with a simple LED vanity bulb.

In an intent to increase the user’s appreciation of natural processes, the ang[u]ere light creates a discussion around purity of form, color and material.

Project Specs:
The ang[u]ere light has a customizable length depending on its application (anywhere from 18”-48”). The ang[u]ere light has a 12” diameter (with 4.25” steel light housing). A CNC water jet is used to cut the Tyndall stone which forms the light’s circular shade. The light housing and fittings are custom machined and copper plated steel. Thesuspension pipe is ¾” solid copper fit into a white painted steel canopy.

Bio:
Renee Struthers is a designer/maker currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. An intimate connection to her surrounding landscape and culture, both rural and urban is one of the main impetuses for her subtle, minimalist yet intricate design language. Her personal discipline focuses heavily on the phenomenological aspects of design from commercial and residential interior design and space planning, to intimately scaled furniture, lighting and objects. She is currently completing her Masters Degree in the Department of Interior Design, Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba. Her work has been featured in multiple gallery exhibits, publications and print including the Globe and Mail Style advisor (Spring 2015), at the IDS Toronto in 2015 and now occupies the Kit & Ace store in Winnipeg's Exchange district.

URL:
www.reneestruthers.com

Country of Origin:
Winnipeg, Canada