Up & Down Wall Light by Frankie Cesare

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The art of grounding together

sculptural up & down wall light — frankie cesare for f+m fos

two people. Two … Read more The art of grounding together

sculptural up & down wall light — frankie cesare for f+m fos

two people. Two directions. One shared journey.

“together does not mean becoming one. It means remaining two, while choosing a direction to share.”

there is a beautiful paradox in human relationships.

we long to belong to someone, yet we also need the freedom to remain ourselves.

we want closeness, but sometimes we need distance. Not to escape, not to abandon, but simply to breathe.

and perhaps the most meaningful relationships are those in which distance does not threaten connection.

the art of grounding together was born from this thought — and from an unexpected source of inspiration: a traditional navigational instrument.

the instrument that inspired the sculpture

in nautical navigation, parallel rulers are formed by two straight edges connected by articulated metal arms.

the rulers can move apart and come together while maintaining their parallel relationship, allowing a navigator to transfer a direction across a chart.

two separate elements. A connection that permits movement. A direction that remains consistent.

for frankie cesare, this ingenious instrument became a metaphor for human relationships.

two people do not need to occupy the same space at every moment to share a life.

they may move apart, follow individual rhythms, discover different experiences and return to one another.

what matters is not the distance between them, but the connection they choose to preserve.

two independent sources of light

look at the sculpture.

one root reaches upwards.

the other extends downwards.

each has its own light, its own direction, its own intricate network of branches.

they do not imitate one another. They do not compete for the same space.

yet they emerge from a single connected composition.

the two illuminated forms represent two individuals, each possessing an independent inner light.

neither needs the other to become luminous.

they are already complete. Their connection is a choice, not a necessity.

and this is what makes their togetherness meaningful.

now look closer.

what appears to be a natural growth of roots is actually an extraordinarily intricate construction of copper wire.

each branch is created from more than 200 individual strands of wire, depending on its length.

the strands are gathered, twisted and progressively divided into smaller ramifications, entirely by hand, until the structure begins to resemble the irregular complexity of a real root.

there are no moulds determining the final silhouette.

each twist, division and change of direction is shaped through the experience and judgement of the artisan.

the result is neither a reproduction of nature nor a conventional decorative branch.

it is an interpretation of how nature grows — unpredictable, intricate and beautifully imperfect.

designed by frankie cesare and handcrafted in greece with his specialised team for f+m fos, the sculpture reflects the demanding craftsmanship behind the roots collection.

the colours of time

the version illustrated features a deep brown finish with delicate golden and copper-toned highlights.

the root structures are finished by hand to create subtle variations in colour and texture, enhancing the impression of natural ageing and organic growth.

the metal lamp holders are finished to harmonise with the roots, becoming part of the sculptural composition rather than separate functional elements.

alternative root finishes are available:

brown with gold and copper highlights

silver

ecru with gold highlights

copper with dark brown tips

because every piece is finished individually, slight variations in the patinas are a natural characteristic of the handmade process.

one light looks up. The other looks down.

the two light sources create a dialogue between opposite directions.

the upper light illuminates the branches as they rise, casting intricate shadows across the wall.

the lower light reveals the descending roots, their delicate ramifications appearing to grow towards the ground.

between them, the central structure becomes the meeting point of two independent worlds.

light reveals the sculpture.

shadow extends it beyond its physical dimensions.

and as the branches are repositioned, the relationship between the two changes.

the wall itself becomes part of the artwork — a quiet surface on which the sculpture continues to draw.

the sculpture — technically

model: rd2002

type: sculptural wall-mounted light with upward and downward illumination

dimensions: approximately 60 cm high × 30 cm wide

depth: approximately 10–15 cm, depending on the positioning of the flexible branches

materials: hand-twisted copper-wire root structures with coordinated metal lamp holders

construction: two individually handcrafted root compositions connected in a single wall-mounted structure

finish shown: brown with gold and copper highlights

lighting: 2 standard gu10 spot bulbs

bulbs: not included

electrical configuration: available for 220v or 110v installations

installation: hardwired wall-mounted fixture; professional installation required

production: handmade to order in greece

designer: frankie cesare

maker: f+m fos

gu10 bulbs are widely available internationally and are intentionally not included, allowing the customer to select the preferred brightness and colour temperature according to the desired atmosphere and lighting requirements.

bulbs must comply with the electrical specifications and maximum permitted wattage of the fixture.

touch it. Change the shadows.

the copper-wire branches are deliberately flexible.

they may be carefully opened, brought closer together or redirected, allowing subtle adjustments to the sculpture's silhouette and the shadows it creates.

this flexibility is not an unfinished detail.

it is an invitation. Signed by maker,labeled by maker,
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