Iceberg

In crafting the Iceberg lighting fixture, Jiří drew inspiration from the majestic icebergs that calve from the Antarctic coast and drift through the ocean. His fascination with these colossal masses, many of which remain concealed beneath the water, sparked the idea of capturing their stunning beauty in a crystal light fixture. “Glaciers symbolize change and transience. They are impressive yet fragile, much like our environment,” Jiří explains. Crystal was the natural choice for this design, thanks to its transparency and light-refracting qualities that mimic the effect of ice crystals. Working closely with skilled glassblowers, Jiří focused on recreating the textures of glaciers on a smaller scale. “Creating the illusion of frozen water in crystal presented a technological challenge that required both precision and creativity,” he adds. The journey to develop the Iceberg lighting fixture was fraught with challenges. Translating an idea from paper to a tangible object using such a demanding material as glass required innovation and skill. The primary hurdle was to replicate the intricate textures of ice patterns. This complex production process involved heating and manipulating glass threads to achieve the desired effects.