The Ursa Minor Table Light Symbolizes Freedom + Unity
The Ursa Minor Table Light, designed by Studio Kër for Gantri, is inspired and named after the Little Dipper for the hope and light it provides.
Having made its debut during Black History Month, the Ursa Minor Table Light is inspired by a celestial body that has symbolized freedom and unity throughout time. It’s named after the Little Dipper, the constellation that includes the North Star, a guiding light for many slaves who escaped the south, as well as countless others throughout history. This table lamp is meant to be an extension of that, a path through darkness, a gathering point, and a sign of hope. Designed by Michael Bennett, founder of Studio Kër, for Gantri, a leader in designer-led lighting and digital manufacturing, the luminaire borrows from a rich tapestry of African art and culture to serve as a modern homage to ancestral storytelling and communal bonds. It’s always been more than just a constellation to me ? it’s meant to spark conversation and deepen our connection to each other. It’s inspired by nights under the stars, filled with stories that bridge cultures and generations.
Bennett is a former Super Bowl champion who has turned to social activism, philanthropy, and design since retiring from the NFL. In 2020, he founded his design practice, Studio Kër. Inspired by childhood and trips to his ancestral Senegal, Bennett’s focus is on spatial justice and creating expressive spaces and objects that foster connection,...
Having made its debut during Black History Month, the Ursa Minor Table Light is inspired by a celestial body that has symbolized freedom and unity throughout time. It’s named after the Little Dipper, the constellation that includes the North Star, a guiding light for many slaves who escaped the south, as well as countless others throughout history. This table lamp is meant to be an extension of that, a path through darkness, a gathering point, and a sign of hope. Designed by Michael Bennett, founder of Studio Kër, for Gantri, a leader in designer-led lighting and digital manufacturing, the luminaire borrows from a rich tapestry of African art and culture to serve as a modern homage to ancestral storytelling and communal bonds. It’s always been more than just a constellation to me ? it’s meant to spark conversation and deepen our connection to each other. It’s inspired by nights under the stars, filled with stories that bridge cultures and generations.
Bennett is a former Super Bowl champion who has turned to social activism, philanthropy, and design since retiring from the NFL. In 2020, he founded his design practice, Studio Kër. Inspired by childhood and trips to his ancestral Senegal, Bennett’s focus is on spatial justice and creating expressive spaces and objects that foster connection,...
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