Anki Gneib

Title:
LightTrooper

Concept Statement:
Dramatically oversized, Light Trooper samples the shapes of traditional turned wooden candlesticks. Each with its own expression, that complements and interacts with each other.

The light source is an LED integrated into the body of the piece and form the outward manifestation of the light.
Like inconspicuous rocks on a beach, the clear acrylic is embedded within the structure and not visible at first glance. When lit up the light is transformed into a geometric form.
Light Trooper is a component to explore how the meeting of light, plexiglass and wood could be crystallized into one clear and definite expression where all three components were melded into one.

The natural and soft feeling of turned wood meets a very precise, distinct almost futuristic light source. The four acrylic inlays that are integrated into the body as a cross section create vertical light beams which elegantly defines the silhouette.

Lastly, a solid clear acrylic glowing cylinder on top that symbolizes the candle.
 

Project Specs:
Turned massive oak and clear acrylic
Height: 1600, 1400 and 1100 mm. Base diameter: 420mm

Bio:
Anki Gneib is born in London and educated in the Department of Interior Architecture and Furniture Design at the University College of Art, Crafts and Design in Stockholm.
The studio is based in Stockholm and works on a wide range of projects such as interior design for commercial spaces as well as furniture, lighting and product design.
She works as Creative Director for Adolfsson & Partners and has recently completed the Swedish headquarters of both Candy Crush Saga game makers King and the music-streaming service Spotify. She typically runs projects from an early stage to the final result with a big amount of creative thinking and focus on facility branding.
The work ofAnki Gneib is characterized by experimental and playful expressions through both the process and result. She has a passion for cultural investigation and for rediscovering materials, styles and craftsmanship from around the world.

URL:
www.ankigneib.se

Country of Origin:
Sweden