Simply Abu Dhabi XXII

2 0 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Building on Rich Heritage Praha by Stanislav Libensky Representing Stanislav Libensky, the most celebrated Czech artist who, with his wife Jaroslava Brychtova, transformed glass into a serious art form in architecture and sculpture, Lasvit are the proud custodians of the original Praha lighting sculpture, designed and manufactured in 1980 to adorn the grand entrance of the Praha Hotel. Today the installation is the only remaining Libensky artefact of the now-dismantled hotel. Designed with the future in mind, the piece has remained timeless due to its adaptability in application. The unique design that Lasvit included into their collections combines glass elements of varying thickness, heights and shapes to capture both natural and its own light, and create diverse effects ranging from that of a fireball to softer forms resembling a kaleidoscope. Empress by Jakub Berdych Inspired by the most traditional and iconic of chandeliers, popular during the reign of Empress Marie Theresa, Jakub Berdych revives the icon with latest techniques in glass manufacturing. Berdych worked with the team at Lasvit to produce individual trimmings stopped prior to the typical cutting and polishing. This effect captures the sense of glass being exposed to heat and pressure, sustaining a sense of motion. It’s further enhanced by using the technique of metal-coating of glass that adds depth, sheen and iridescence, as well as contemporary feel. Looking Into the Future Intergalactic Dynamic Sculpture by Petra Krausova and Libor Sostak Lasvit’s in-house designers Libor and Petra joined forces to create Intergalactic, a dynamically-lit sculpture presenting a journey into the cosmos. Some 14 million years ago an asteroid explosion sent molten rocks into the air, forming green “cosmic glass” known today as moldavite stones and found almost exclusively in the Czech Republic. This dynamic lighting sculpture made of bright green uranium glass is programmed to pulse, depicting an asteroid entering the atmosphere. This extraordinary creation sits on a black metal base, its core covered with more than 1,500 hand-blown glass elements lit with LED lights. Engineered to perfection Intergalactic blends history, craftsmanship and the latest in innovations to pay homage to moldavites. Glass Art for the Table Candy Collection by Campana Brothers Extending their successful collaboration with Campana Brothers, Lasvit unveiled the Candy tableware collection which complements the existing lighting sculptures. Inspired by popular candies found in Brazilian markets, the works combine playful colours and patterns of South America with the Bohemian tradition of craftsmanship. Frozen by Maxim Velcovsky The Frozen collection created by Lasvit Art Director Maxim Velcovsky was inspired by the transformation of water into ice. This moment is similar to work in a glassmaker’s shop. Velcovsky allows the glass to spill over a metal form and seeks advantage in its natural properties. The magical world of Lasvit continues to deliver some of the most stunning and memorable creations that combine the finest Czech glass and craftsmanship techniques with innovative designs and technology to continually raise the bar and set the trends in glass art installations and collections. For Lasvit, the future is always an open field of opportunities. For more information, contact: LASVIT Middle East +971 4453 8689 (tel) me@lasvit.com www.lasvit.com