Sabine Marcelis
Sabine Marcelis
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Typically associated with uniformity and efficiency, extrusion is rarely seen as a medium for expressive form. Dutch artist and designer Sabine Marcelis challenges this notion with Orbit Light, treating aluminum not just as structure but as a vessel for light. Reminiscent of a celestial body in motion, Orbit Light gets its name from the way light moves across its curved surface. Activated by the dimmer, it appears to escape and orbit the form, creating depth and fluidity. The large-scale extrusion gives it a sculptural presence, transforming it from a functional light into a spatial statement. Minimal post-processing preserves the purity of its form, with every detail refined to capture and reveal light in a way that feels both natural and unexpected. Scalable in length, Orbit Light adapts effortlessly to different spaces, from floor-to-ceiling installations to dynamic groupings.
Sabine Marcelis is a Rotterdam-based artist and designer known for her material-focused approach to product, installation, and spatial design. Since graduating from the Design Academy of Eindhoven in 2011, she has collaborated with industry specialists, integrating material research into the manufacturing process to create striking visual effects. She has collaborated with brands such as Vitra, Audi, Céline, IKEA, Dior, Fendi, and Renault. In 2024, Marcelis was named Dezeen’s Designer of the Year and featured on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list.
Typically associated with uniformity and efficiency, extrusion is rarely seen as a medium for expressive form. Dutch artist and designer Sabine Marcelis challenges this notion with Orbit Light, treating aluminum not just as structure but as a vessel for light. Reminiscent of a celestial body in motion, Orbit Light gets its name from the way light moves across its curved surface. Activated by the dimmer, it appears to escape and orbit the form, creating depth and fluidity. The large-scale extrusion gives it a sculptural presence, transforming it from a functional light into a spatial statement. Minimal post-processing preserves the purity of its form, with every detail refined to capture and reveal light in a way that feels both natural and unexpected. Scalable in length, Orbit Light adapts effortlessly to different spaces, from floor-to-ceiling installations to dynamic groupings.
Sabine Marcelis is a Rotterdam-based artist and designer known for her material-focused approach to product, installation, and spatial design. Since graduating from the Design Academy of Eindhoven in 2011, she has collaborated with industry specialists, integrating material research into the manufacturing process to create striking visual effects. She has collaborated with brands such as Vitra, Audi, Céline, IKEA, Dior, Fendi, and Renault. In 2024, Marcelis was named Dezeen’s Designer of the Year and featured on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list.
