Irving silence
Sound absorbing lamp for
OLEV
2019
Irving Silence is a LED suspension lamp with an original design that recalls a female wide-brimmed summer hat.
It is a tribute to Irving Penn's cover for Vogue, published in April 1950. An opal glass sphere illuminates the room with a diffused light at the centre of a micro-perforated metal sheet with sound-absorbing properties.
Irving's ability to illuminate and simultaneously absorb sounds is suitable for residential and public contexts. With Irving Silence, light is more than dissolving the darkness; it enhances architecture with a more robust and engaging qualitative value.
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Process
Irving Penn had been one of the undiscussed masters of fashion photography. Irving Vogue cover from April 1950 featured the model Jean Patchett. Each fashion detail is highlighted: the wide-brimmed felt hat, the black neck scarf, and the short sleeves with split cuffs contrast with striking a precise silhouette against the white backdrop. Penn styled the shot with perfect balance, giving the most contrast possible for the mostly-black shape.
The wide-brimmed felt hat reminds Saturn.
Trevisan does not miss a post from NASA. She wanted to sign a space-age lamp that could fit on a Vogue cover. Space is one of her passions, and she thinks that the most beautiful lights ever designed are those of the Space Age era.