Luminessie pendant light | kristinamelnikova

The warm light of the LED element in the center is softened by the translucent porcelain, giving out a gentle glow that most stands out in a dark environment

Unusual shape of the ceramic elements creates an intriguing and beautiful form, while the organic quality of their design gives the viewer a familiar sense of a balanced natural object

In 2015 Luminessie was sold to a client in Melbourne, Australia, for installation in a private residence.

Length of the steel strings was extended from 1200 mm to 2000 mm according to client's requirements.

Final configuration check prior to the new length installation.

Luminessie pendant light was selected to be a part of the showcase of Kristina Melnikova's work within the "Now in 3D" exhibition in December 2013 at The Subiaco Colonnade in Perth, Australia. Shown above with Incanto Ampio side table and Australis lounge seat.

Luminessie on show at "Now in 3D", December 2013, Perth, Australia

In July 2014 Luminessie was selected to be exhibited at the Décor + Design show held in Melbourne Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia

In October 2013 Luminessie was shown at "3D NOW" exhibition at Gallery Central in Perth, Australia

Kristina Melnikova with Scott Lewis, curator of The Edge design awards, at Australian International Furniture Fair, February 2013, Sydney, Australia

Luminessie was first exhibited at the Australian International Furniture Fair in February 2013 in Sydney, Australia, where it was selected as a finalist in The Edge design competition.

After the configuration of the elements was finalized a light fitting was installed and tested.

Before final assembly and installation of the light fitting the porcelain elements were put together temporarily to determine any necessary adjustments.

A total of 99 porcelain shapes were made during the production of the first prototype, of which 49 were used for the final assembly.

Once porcelain is dry and has reached 'leather-ware' state, the elements are removed from their moulds in preparation for the firing in a kiln

Five original timber pieces were used to create five plaster moulds of various sizes, and these moulds were then used to cast the elements in porcelain

Original shapes were carved out of timber and used to create two-part moulds for the subsequent slip-casting in porcelain

The original form of Luminessie was inspired by repetitive patterns in Nature - such as leaves in a branch of a tree, a pinecone, falling raindrops, bird's feathers...

Luminessie pendant light

2012

Made out of 49 slip-cast porcelain shapes each suspended on a stainless steel string. A beautiful, intriguing form captivates even when the light is turned off.

Lenght of the steel strings can be adjusted to suit a particular space, and the overall size, shape, number and configuration of porcelain elements is also variable, to allow adjustments for various projects.

Exhibitions and trade shows:

Décor + Design Show

July 2014, Melbourne, Australia

THE EDGE design competition, Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF)

February 2013, Sydney, Australia - finalist

Now in 3D graduate work show

December 2013, The Colonnade Subiaco, Perth, Australia

3D NOW exhibition

October 2013, Gallery Central, Perth, Australia

Publications:

Innovation on show - The West Australian,

Jan 25, 2013, Habitat liftout

Interior design idea: Snow queen - Home Design magazine, Vol. 16 No. 3

Designing the West - (inside) Interior Design Review magazine,

#81 May/June 2014