Lindsey Adelman's primordial oil lamps are seemingly suspended mid-air at TIWA Gallery for an ethereal, introspective experience.

What a sight to behold when walking into a space only to be met by flames seemingly floating midair. Titled A Realm of Light, the space in question is TriBeCa’s TIWA Gallery, and the flames, oil lamps encased in glass and suspended with darkened brass chains conceived of by none other than Lindsey Adelman, The constellation of handcrafted amber luminaries, brought to life by longtime glassblowing collaborator Michiko Sakano, are framed by hand-stitched hanging panels created by textile artist Sarah Nsikak.

The lamps hang at varying heights and are displayed in four configurations: single, double, triple, and an eight-lamp chandelier. Their open flames and swinging nature introduce an element of unpredictability. Opposite, five amber lamps with flat bases are designed to rest on surfaces. Another set of sitting lamps, featuring sculptural glass shapes on unglazed ceramic bases, are displayed on tables and floors. These pieces, created by glass artist Nancy Callan in collaboration with Adelman, use black, clear, and gold-leaf covered glass. Some incorporate Callan?s Venetian glassblowing techniques to create unique textures and reflective finishes.
“This collection has allowed me to reflect on the building blocks of light, why I?m drawn to working with light, why I’m a lighting designer,” Adelman explains of her ...