I am Andreea Braescu, I work with porcelain to create bespoke light

Andreea Braescu

My name is Andreea Braescu. I am a visual artist, and I work with porcelain to create bespoke light sculptures. My wish is to breathe life into interior spaces, bringing the feeling of harmony and peace that nature gives us when we are outdoors, blissful and free.

I am constantly inspired by the beauty and complexity of the natural world, especially the way it creates harmony through apparent randomness. Every leaf on a tree is unique, yet together they create a pattern that allows each one to capture the sunlight it needs to flourish and grow.

This is why I consciously erase regularities and manufacturing conformity from my work. Each meticulously-crafted porcelain element is unique, with an individuality and form all its own.

I follow the philosophy of emotion-driven design, striving to create a feeling of natural warmth and lightness that nourishes both heart and spirit.

I work with fine bone china, which is an especially translucent phosphatic porcelain. Although a notoriously difficult material, its ability to capture and reflect light with such softness and warmth captivated me. When fired, its fluid lines create a structure that is incredibly strong, yet beautifully delicate.

I am deeply indebted to the craftspeople and technically brilliant artists who work with me and help breathe life into my vision. Every day, we strive to capture the essence of living nature and constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible, for materials and for technology.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Andreea Braescu

My name is Andreea Braescu. I am a visual artist, and I work with porcelain to create bespoke light sculptures. My wish is to breathe life into interior spaces, bringing the feeling of harmony and peace that nature gives us when we are outdoors, blissful and free.

I am constantly inspired by the beauty and complexity of the natural world, especially the way it creates harmony through apparent randomness. Every leaf on a tree is unique, yet together they create a pattern that allows each one to capture the sunlight it needs to flourish and grow.

This is why I consciously erase regularities and manufacturing conformity from my work. Each element is unique, meticulously crafted with an individuality and form all its own.

I follow the philosophy of emotion-driven design, striving to create a feeling of natural warmth and lightness that nourishes both heart and spirit.

I work with fine bone china, which is an especially translucent phosphatic porcelain. Although a notoriously difficult material, its ability to capture and reflect light with such softness and warmth captivated me. When fired, its fluid lines create a structure that is incredibly strong, yet beautifully delicate.

I am deeply indebted to the craftspeople and technically brilliant artists who work with me and help breathe life into my vision. Every day, we strive to capture the essence of living nature and constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible, for materials and for technology.

CONTEMPORARY BY NATURE

Our designs aren’t driven by fashion or trends, but by the enduring beauty of natural forms, which have an energy and purity that are forever contemporary. Each piece is handcrafted from the finest bone china, known for its strength and durability. They will bring light, life and warmth to your space for centuries...
LIGHT AS ART

The Ginko light sculpture goes much further than its functional purpose of lighting a space. By illuminating itself, it defines its own shape and presence, becoming a mesmerising artwork. Like a living plant, it has a natural, dynamic energy that both calms and revitalises us.
BRINGING SOUL TO A SPACE

The interplay between ceramic and light is fascinating. It has the power to create a sense of wellbeing and positive mood and, just like nature, brings soul and emotion to any space.
BESPOKE DESIGN

We create designs that work harmoniously with your space, whether a room, or any other setting. Each installation is tailored to its environment’s key dimensions and is uniquely sympathetic to the particular surroundings and light sources.
GROWING IN SPACE

Porcelain structures are beautifully adaptive, able to illuminate and breathe life into spaces in a fluid, three dimensional way that goes far beyond the boundaries of organic design. They capture the essence of living nature, animating man made environments with warmth and energy.
A NATURAL SYMBIOSIS

Inspired by nature, each installation you see here is purposely crafted to create a natural symbiosis between the space it inhabits, and the rhythm of light, shade and emotion it both reflects and creates.
THE GINKGO COLLECTION

The Ginkgo Collection taps into the principles of living nature and the life-sustaining relationship between sun and tree. Porcelain’s translucency reflects light in a beautifully warm and intimate way, and each leaf is precisely placed to capture and and reflect the light.

Concept

All the pieces in my first collection are inspired by the leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba. This ancient tree has thrived throughout history and is a potent symbol of vitality and longevity. The Ginkgo Collection, a bespoke series of suspended lighting sculptures, taps into the principles of living nature and the life-sustaining relationship between sun and tree. Each individually-crafted porcelain leaf is positioned exactly, to capture and reflect light in a particular way, mirroring the dynamic harmony nature itself creates.

In using natural moss and flower backdrops, our aim is to weave together the dream-like quality of the natural world with the handcrafted. Magical and elemental, this combination perfectly conveys the collection’s vision: to illuminate and help space blossom, with energy and serenity.

Featuring both chandeliers and bespoke designs, these luxury lighting sculptures bring soul and harmony into any environment: from private residences to public spaces. Bespoke pieces tend to be larger and are completely unique, specifically tailor-made for your space, whatever the dimensions.

Andreea Braescu

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Andreea Braescu

CONTEMPORARY BY NATURE

LIGHT AS ART The Ginko light sculpture goes much further than its functional purpose of lighting a space. By illuminating itself, it defines its own shape and presence, becoming a mesmerising artwork. Like a living plant, it has a natural, dynamic energy that both calms and revitalises us.

LIGHT AS ART

BRINGING SOUL TO A SPACE The interplay between ceramic and light is fascinating. It has the power to create a sense of wellbeing and positive mood and, just like nature, brings soul and emotion to any space.

BRINGING SOUL TO A SPACE

BESPOKE DESIGN We create designs that work harmoniously with your space, whether a room, or any other setting. Each installation is tailored to its environment’s key dimensions and is uniquely sympathetic to the particular surroundings and light sources.

BESPOKE DESIGN

GROWING IN SPACE Porcelain structures are beautifully adaptive, able to illuminate and breathe life into spaces in a fluid, three dimensional way that goes far beyond the boundaries of organic design. They capture the essence of living nature, animating man made environments with warmth and energy.

GROWING IN SPACE

A NATURAL SYMBIOSIS Inspired by nature, each installation you see here is purposely crafted to create a natural symbiosis between the space it inhabits, and the rhythm of light, shade and emotion it both reflects and creates.

A NATURAL SYMBIOSIS

THE GINKGO COLLECTION

Concept

LIGHT AS ART

The Ginko light sculpture goes much further than its functional purpose of lighting a space. By illuminating itself, it defines its own shape and presence, becoming a mesmerising artwork. Like a living plant, it has a natural, dynamic energy that both calms and revitalises us.

BRINGING SOUL TO A SPACE

The interplay between ceramic and light is fascinating. It has the power to create a sense of wellbeing and positive mood and, just like nature, brings soul and emotion to any space.

BESPOKE DESIGN

We create designs that work harmoniously with your space, whether a room, or any other setting. Each installation is tailored to its environment’s key dimensions and is uniquely sympathetic to the particular surroundings and light sources.

A NATURAL SYMBIOSIS

Inspired by nature, each installation you see here is purposely crafted to create a natural symbiosis between the space it inhabits, and the rhythm of light, shade and emotion it both reflects and creates.