Design and production of Lamps: Aigars Lenkevics un Erika Maldere

The LAMP DESIGN WORKSHOP has been operating in Latvia for ten years, and is headed by AIGARS LENKEVICHS (1962), graduate of the Latvian Art Academy's Industrial Art Department(1986-1992), metalsmith, and now artistic lighting designer.

The designer is assisted and encouraged in his work by his companion, the owner of the company and graphic designer ERIKA MALDERE (1962), who graduated from the Latvian Art Academy’s Graphic Department (1986-1992).

Both artists realize the importance of the role they play in creating the scenery of our daily lives through their lamps, which, of course, requires exceptional and original lighting.

"Our work is an attempt to change society's attitude toward indoor lighting, which is used daily, yet often unappreciated for its role in the creation of a utilitarian, and most importantly, cerebral environment. Light has the power to build a climate of harmony and rhythm, emanating a frequency of truth, healing, contentment and enlightenment." 

The workshop's lamps can be seen in places where there are people who appreciate good lighting, who want a unique space that fulfills their imagination and allows fantasy to fly.  Intriguing projects have been created in collaboration with architects and interior designers, some of which can be seen in Latvia's major shopping centers. The artists regularly take part in art and design exhibitions, and their work can be seen in several of Latvia's largest public spaces, private interiors and galleries.

Aigars Lenkevics

1962 - Born in Riga
1981 - Graduated from Riga Secondary School of Applied Arts,
Metal Art Department
1992 - Graduated from the Latvian Academy of Art
Industrial Art Department
1995 - Member of the Latvian Designers' Union
Occupation: Design of the interior and interior details, design and development of lighting elements

Erika Maldere

1962 - Born in Moscow
1983 - Graduated from Riga Secondary School of Applied Art
Stockinet - modelling Department
1992 - Graduated from the Latvian Academy of Art
Graphic Art Department
1999 - Member of the Latvian Designers' Union
Occupation: graphics, book graphics, art pedagogy, design and development of lighting elements

http://www.gallery.lv/Maldere/