Inspired by the Dubai creek that is home to Jameel Arts Centre and the Art Jameel Shop’s flagship store, Carla Baz wanted to create a piece that would resonate with the site’s unique pearl-diving history. This desk lamp is delicately crafted in solid brass then oxidised for a verdigris finish. The lamp holds a beautiful frosted-glass globe reflecting a warm light on its intricate tones of blue.
About Jameel Arts Centre
Jameel Arts Centre is an independent institution dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art to the public and engaging communities through learning, research and commissions. Founded and supported by Art Jameel, the Centre is located in Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
About Art Jameel
Art Jameel is an organisation that supports artists and creative communities. Current initiatives include running heritage institutes and restoration programmes, plus a broad range of arts and educational initiatives for all ages. The organisation’s programmes foster the role of the arts in building open, connected communities; at a time of flux and dramatic societal shifts, this role is understood as more crucial than ever.
About the Brand
Carla Baz moved to London upon completing her Master’s Degree to work with renowned designers, including Vivienne Westwood and Zaha Hadid. In pursuit of a more engaged practice that reintroduces gesture back into the design process, Carla Baz established a Beirut-based studio where she collaborates with highly-skilled craftsmen to nurture the link between the hand that draws and the hand that makes. The end product is therefore meticulous in form and purist in aesthetic.
