Crystallized

Diaphan Studio is thrilled to present Crystallized, an exhibition that displays their ongoing research into reflective and translucent materials. The designer duo worked on a limited series of light sculptures, combining  industrial brass profiles with cutting edge LED sources and optics. All visible effects in this exhibition are the result of controlled internal reflections within the luminaires polished walls, which scatter light into multiple rays with varying colour temperatures. 

In some designs the rigid brass compositions are paired with natual stones, in the form of raw minerals or faceted gems. Thanks to their optical properties, the minerals refract the emitted light, casting soft patterns onto the surrounding space. The culmination of this research is a one-off sculpture, built around a perfectly formed specimen of Iceland Spar. 

By reinterpreting the invisible order of nature, we aim to make its fascinating qualities readable to the human eye, while transforming spaces with the ethereal beauty of light.

Diaphan Studio is an atelier founded by Alessandro Giacomelli and Dominique Wolniewicz, respectively a gemologist and a lighting designer. Their approach blends a deep exploration of light’s optical properties with a contemporary interpretation of crystalline structures, often imperceptible to the human eye.

Each creation  is a sculpture made of  light, casting delicate projections into its surroundings. More than objects, these luminous works transform spaces, allowing light to unfold in a mesmerizing symphony of color and form.