Rawhide Interior Pieces by Pepe Heykoop are Socially Conscious
Armida Ascano — October 25, 2010 — Art & Design
References: pepeheykoop.nl & dezeen
Pepe Heykoop is an eccentric Dutch designer whose work extends beyond art and into social responsibility. Pepe Heykoop collaborated with the Tiny Miracles Foundation and traveled to Mumbai in order to create these luxurious lambskin lampshades.
These leather lighting fixtures are the result of that trip, with Pepe Heykoop working alongside underprivileged women in the area. Vast numbers of employment opportunities were therefore created in the processing of these leather lamps.
Implications - My favorite aspect about these unique light fixtures is the fact that the frames are so evocative of skeletal bones and cob webs. It's almost as though they employed a gothic in the production of these things, even though the inspiration for them is anything but European.
These leather lighting fixtures are the result of that trip, with Pepe Heykoop working alongside underprivileged women in the area. Vast numbers of employment opportunities were therefore created in the processing of these leather lamps.
Implications - My favorite aspect about these unique light fixtures is the fact that the frames are so evocative of skeletal bones and cob webs. It's almost as though they employed a gothic in the production of these things, even though the inspiration for them is anything but European.
Trend Themes
1. Socially Conscious Design - Opportunity for businesses to create products that have a positive social impact and collaborate with local communities.
2. Artistic Lighting Fixtures - Innovation in lamp design that incorporates unique and visually striking elements.
3. Employment Generation - Creating job opportunities by partnering with underprivileged communities in the production of luxury goods.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Improving the aesthetics of living spaces by incorporating socially responsible and visually attractive lighting fixtures.
2. Fashion - Exploring the use of unconventional materials, such as leather, in the creation of luxury fashion accessories.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - Implementing sustainable practices by collaborating with local communities to create handcrafted luxury goods.
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