LIFE BEYOND FIRST CLASS
DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
ILLUMINATING ELEGANCE
Andreea Braescu’s porcelain light sculptures transform interiors into luminous works of art, proving that even nature’s finest moments can shine indoors.
KATHERINE GANNON
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In the rarefied world of luxury interior design, Andreea Braescu stands apart as an artist who transforms porcelain into poetry. The award-winning Romanian artisan crafts bespoke light sculptures that don’t just illuminate spaces—they infuse them with the serenity, vitality, and breathtaking beauty of nature. Each piece is a symphony of form and light, meticulously designed to transcend utility and evoke deep emotional resonance.
Braescu’s creations are rooted in her reverence for the organic and the irregular. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, she rejects the predictability of mass production in favor of individuality. Each porcelain petal, leaf, and branch she crafts is unique, a tribute to the unpredictable beauty of nature. Her artistry captures the essence of the outdoors, inviting it indoors to create a harmonious dialogue between space and sculpture.
Her debut Ginkgo Collection, inspired by the ancient Ginkgo Biloba tree, exemplifies this ethos. Renowned as a symbol of vitality and longevity, the tree’s elegant leaves are reimagined in porcelain, each one hand-sculpted to play with light and shadow. Suspended in dynamic compositions, these bespoke sculptures capture the interplay of sun and foliage, creating a sense of movement and life even when still.
For those seeking something truly extraordinary, Braescu’s Gold Light Sculpture takes lighting to regal heights. Inspired by the laurel, myrtle, and oak branches of Byzantine crowns, this opulent collection is gilded in 24K gold, exuding an air of triumph, wisdom, and peace. Its shimmering surfaces lend a majestic glow to any setting, turning interiors into spaces of timeless grandeur.
The Ginkgo Colour Collection brings a softer, more romantic palette to Braescu’s repertoire. Featuring hand-painted pastel hues that echo nature’s own delicate tones, these sculptures are not just lights—they are atmospheric installations that transform spaces with their sculptural elegance and poetic illumination.
Behind the scenes in her Bucharest studio, Braescu’s process is as exacting as it is artistic. Collaborating with a small team of skilled artisans, she begins with fine bone china—a rare and luminous ceramic material known for its strength and translucence. Each piece is meticulously glazed and fired at a staggering 1260°C, a process that imbues the porcelain with its signature balance of durability and delicacy. Some installations feature over a thousand individually crafted elements, painstakingly positioned on bespoke stainless steel frames to ensure both stability and grace.
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The result of this labor-intensive process is lighting that does far more than brighten a room. Braescu’s installations create a sensory experience, evoking the tranquility of dappled sunlight filtering through leaves or the golden glow of a sunset. They are functional art pieces that redefine what lighting can be—an experience, a narrative, and an invitation to pause and reflect.
For Andreea Braescu, lighting is not just about function; it is about creating moments of wonder and connection. Through her work, she offers a window into the natural world, reminding us of the beauty that lies in imperfection and the power of light to transform.
