Designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Paola di Arianello for Artemide, Empatia is a collection of light fittings that marries traditional blown glass with LED technology. The designers' great interest in the expressive potential of the material allowed them, in collaboration with the master glassmakers, to control the particular flexibility of Venetian glass and to work on the balance between surface and light, subtle densities and transparencies. The resulting light and luminous objects have the right balance of transparency and opacity to reflect light without glare. Available in a table or pendant version, Empatia is a light that perfectly combines technology and art.
Technology
ø 16: 11W LED, Ø 26: 20W LED, Ø 36: 26W LED, 3000K - light-intensity control - bulb included
In 1959, Ernesto Gismondi combined Engineering and Design and founded Artemide. His motto "The Human Light" represents humans and their well-being, and he centres his attention on both these things when designing lighting solutions. The Artemide brand rapidly became the leader in lighting design and manufacturing. As soon as it was set up, Artemide manufacturing was involved in international groups such as "Memphis" by Ettore Sotsass, a pioneer in the manufacture of contemporary lighting. Artemide entered into further collaborations and the successes mounted up. The brand represents the expertise and quality of Italian design, resulting in timeless creations that leave deep impressions and stand the test of time.