New Hall of Fame exhibit celebrates lighting
A special new exhibit exploring the major role that lighting plays in delivering fashion and function to homes will debut during High Point Market later this month at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame.
The exhibit, called the Art of Illumination and designed and curated by Currey & Company, will officially open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, with a champagne ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“Currey & Company is thrilled to be a part of the Art of Illumination Exhibit at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame,” said Cecil Adams, the company’s vice president and creative director. “The exhibit walks through the evolution of lighting over time and has been designed to inspire and amaze consumers and industry veterans alike. It is a wonderful way to showcase this essential category of home furnishings and to encourage visitors to explore the contribution that lighting makes to their own homes.”
Often referred to as the “jewelry of the home,” lighting is a critical element of any interior for both its function and beauty, Adams noted.
This won’t be an “old-fashioned display of objects under glass, with notecards telling the viewer what to think,” according to Adams. “Instead, it will be interesting, a little whimsical and, above all, beautiful. Visitors will not only learn about lighting and its importance in the home, they’ll also be able to circulate within the display itself and see just how varied, complex and attractive lighting is.”
The exhibit includes trend-setting products from Revolution, Hubbardton Forge and Currey. Lighting examples range from table and floor lamps to sconces and chandeliers made of an abundance of distinctive materials: porcelain, crystal, marble, natural shells, recycled and blown glass, and hand-forged iron and brass.
Said Adams, “It has been a pleasure for our team to collaborate with the Hall of Fame team and other lighting providers to create this engaging, fun and informative exhibit.”
The Hall of Fame is located at 311 S. Hamilton St.
