GREEK DESIGNER SAVVAS LAZ CREATES HANDCRAFTED LIGHTING INSPIRED BY THE HUMAN BODY

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Monstrosity and abnormality mainly found in nature and medicine, such as body alterations or mutations, were the main source of my inspiration for this project. By researching and analyzing different types of abnormality, my goal was to apply all these deformations to everyday objects, which, despite their extraordinary appearance, perform a regular function. 
 
This project is 100% handcrafted, blurring the boundaries between art and design using techniques taken from sculpture in order to create a unique object. The Styrofoam inner structure provided me with endless possibilities regarding shape and volume. Starting from blocks of Styrofoam and using grinder and sanding tools I managed to give the desirable shape to the objects. In order to strengthened and solidified them I applied polyester and fiberglass layers on top. That worked not only as a structural element but also added an extra characteristic to the whole monstrous theme of my project.
 
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Savvas is a multitasking designer with a true passion for arts and craftsmanship. His work varies from product design-making and interior architecture to window display design and installations. Holding a bachelor and a master’s degree in civil engineering, Savvas worked for several years in the construction field both in Greece, where he originates from, and Doha, Qatar. However, his true desire for design led him to focus entirely on it. He took courses in interior architecture and attended several design workshops led by very important architects and designers such as X|Atelier (Erick Cárcamo & Nefeli Chatzimina), Bart Hess and Thomas Lommée. As a designer, Savvas worked for Joep Van Lieshout (Atelier Van Lieshout) in order to explore as many fields as possible, to enrich his knowledge and techniques and apply them to his work. 
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