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Inspired by another of Schlemmer’s Bauhaus ballets, the ‘Pole Dance’ pendant lamp also makes reference to the human figure - that of a dancer whose movements are exaggerated by multiple poles that follow the lines and axes of the body. Crossing and intersecting as the dancer moves, the poles creating new and dramatic compositions; Sirokina notes that, “As soon as I saw [this dance], I thought - I want to do that in lighting.”

“With minimal design it’s crucial to get the proportion right”

Interview by Rosanna Robertson