Influenced by Coelho's 'The Alchemist,' Lee Broom has designed the namesake lighting collection that's focused on the balance + interconnected nature of sculptural metal lighting.

Inspired by the ancient art of alchemy, as read in Paolo Coelho’s The Alchemist, Lee Broom set off to design a lighting collection focused on the balance and interconnected nature of sculptural metal lighting. Driven by his own observations of spiritual and mystical significance, the Alchemist lighting collection delves into exploring physical ideas around the craft as well as themes of astrology, mythology, and folklore. Each luminaire investigates how this whimsical lore still exists within our daily lives and the objects that surround us.
Broom admits that he primarily designs from a place of emotion, with an emphasis on how everything is connected physically and spiritually. ?It occurred to me that we designers and artists are also alchemists, physically creating something from nothing that has function, beauty, and purpose. These stories from mythology and folklore are rich with drama and intrigue. They are metaphors for life,? he says in an exclusive interview with Design Milk. Mythos
Alchemist includes four lighting ranges ? Mythos, King, Solstice, and Gemini ? that include pendant lights, chandeliers, and wall sconces. Using traditional welded brass as the base metal, the fixtures are combined with glass, acrylic, and leather in their final forms.
The lighting collection wil...