Kensho Light By Astrid Hauton

Kensho light by Astrid HautonDimensions: W 37 x D 18 x H 59 cmMaterials: woven washi paper, waxed black Valchromat, polyphane, Japanese paper, removable cover inopalescent plexiglass.« Kensho », in Zen tradition, refers to the experience of enlightenment, of seeing our true nature. TheKensho lamp has been created to embrace this concept by transcending the usual form and fonction oftatami. Combined with washi paper, it turns into a light. The presence of the Kensho lamp is an invitation tosee beyond our common sense of reality.The Kensho lamp is part of the Kawayama collection.Made from the weaving mat that covers the tatamis, the Kawayama collection takes this iconic element ofthe Japanese culture to a new dimension. Traditionally flat and straight, the tatami suddenly expands involume and curves, to become luxury homeware and contemporary furniture. Each object is made by hand,following a unique and meticulous process, which reveals the surprising structural properties and sublimatesthe vibrant effect of this woven material.The KENSHO lamp comes in different colour combinations. The electric cable can be in light or dark gray.Astrid HautonInspired by the Asian culture and the practice of Zen, Astrid Hauton creates high quality objectsand decors, with clean lines, which invite contemplation and inspire inner calm.After graduating from ENSCI-Les Ateliers, Astrid chose to work with artisans in Vietnam, Laos andCambodia, where she collaborated with NGOs for 3 years. In contact with them, she discoveredlocal know-how and materials, and learned about oriental wisdom.Back in Paris, she created the studio in 2015 and joined the Ateliers de Paris. Following herartistic residency in Kyoto in 2017, Astrid started to study Zen philosophy and Feng-Shuiprinciples, which enlighten her on the art of living a harmonious life.Her approach to design consists of considering “interior” and “interiority” as intrinsically linked. Tocombine the art of living “at home” with the art of living “in ourselves”, in order to better inhabitthe world.Astrid Hauton Studio explores know-how and sublimates materials, to create collections ofsingular objects in limited series. The studio collaborates with prescribers, architects and brands,to jointly design soothing spaces thanks to tailor-made creations.