• Introduction to Objects
    • All Objects
    • Vessels
    • Comme Des Garçons
    • Hermès
    • Introduction to Lighting
    • All Lighting
    • Pendants
    • Sconces
    • Floor Lamps
    • Introduction to Furniture
    • All Furniture
    • Stools
    • Abacus Screen
    • Introduction to Commisions
    • All Commissions
    • Rain Chandelier
    • Crystal Sphere Chandelier
    • Constellation
    • Glass Slide Chandelier
    • Astrolabe
    • Bio
    • Artist Statement
    • Introduction to Process
    • Process
    • Publications By Year
    • Publications By Cover
  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Rain Chandelier
    Rain Chandelier
    COMMISSIONS
    RAIN CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the intricate truss systems and cross-beam construction of Balinese temples, the Rain Chandelier approximates that architectural style in an open steel-framework form. Referring to the rain forest, the hand-blown crystal pendants appear, like raindrops, to have been captured in the moment of falling through the canopy. The piece itself acts as a room within a room, enveloping all who sit beneath it with a spectacular view of the shimmering and reflective crystal drops above. They are held in permanent suspension and tension, just like raindrops themselves.

  • Crystal Sphere Chandelier seen from below
    Crystal Sphere Chandelier seen from below
    COMMISSIONS
    CRYSTAL SPHERE CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the repetition of the window mullions seen throughout the house, Berger created this chandelier, whose structure is a three-dimensional interpretation of those patterns. During the day, the presence of the structure lends an architectural element to the room. At night, the lights float, creating a quiet, meditative constellation.

  • Crystal Sphere Chandelier detail
    Crystal Sphere Chandelier detail
    Crystal Sphere Chandelier installation view
    COMMISSIONS
    CRYSTAL SPHERE CHANDELIER

    Inspired by the repetition of the window mullions seen throughout the house, Berger created this chandelier, whose structure is a three-dimensional interpretation of those patterns. During the day, the presence of the structure lends an architectural element to the room. At night, the lights float, creating a quiet, meditative constellation.

  • Site photo
    Site photo
    COMMISSIONS
    CONSTELLATION

    Comprised of 37 pendants suspended within the negative space of a spiral staircase, this commission is designed to be viewed both as a sculpture of cascading and floating light, hovering within the house from the entry of this mostly glass residence, and as a sparkling and dramatic fixture with a drop of more than 38 feet as one ascends and descends the stairs.

  • Constellation Chandelier view from stair
    Constellation Chandelier view from stair
    Star map from vintage glass slide
    COMMISSIONS
    CONSTELLATION

    Comprised of 37 pendants suspended within the negative space of a spiral staircase, this commission is designed to be viewed both as a sculpture of cascading and floating light, hovering within the house from the entry of this mostly glass residence, and as a sparkling and dramatic fixture with a drop of more than 38 feet as one ascends and descends the stairs.

  • Constellation Chandelier as seen from below
    Constellation Chandelier as seen from below
    COMMISSIONS
    CONSTELLATION

    Comprised of 37 pendants suspended within the negative space of a spiral staircase, this commission is designed to be viewed both as a sculpture of cascading and floating light, hovering within the house from the entry of this mostly glass residence, and as a sparkling and dramatic fixture with a drop of more than 38 feet as one ascends and descends the stairs.

  • Glass Slide Chandelier detail
    Glass Slide Chandelier detail
    COMMISSIONS
    GLASS SLIDE CHANDELIER

    The Glass Slide Chandelier is a pure expression of Alison Berger's interest in creating new forms from found objects. She has been collecting glass slides (an early precursor to the film slide commonly in use today) for more than 20 years – with their ephemeral, ghostlike images, the slides tell a visual history of a collective past. The architectural structure of the chandelier – rendered in bronze – frames these images of the past: industrial, agricultural and architectural scenes from the first half of the 20th century, like a photographic light box.

  • Glass Slide Chandelier drawings and inspiration
    Glass Slide Chandelier drawings and inspiration
    COMMISSIONS
    GLASS SLIDE CHANDELIER

    The Glass Slide Chandelier is a pure expression of Alison Berger's interest in creating new forms from found objects. She has been collecting glass slides (an early precursor to the film slide commonly in use today) for more than 20 years – with their ephemeral, ghostlike images, the slides tell a visual history of a collective past. The architectural structure of the chandelier – rendered in bronze – frames these images of the past: industrial, agricultural and architectural scenes from the first half of the 20th century, like a photographic light box.

  • Antique glass slides detail
    Antique glass slides detail
    COMMISSIONS
    GLASS SLIDE CHANDELIER

    The Glass Slide Chandelier is a pure expression of Alison Berger's interest in creating new forms from found objects. She has been collecting glass slides (an early precursor to the film slide commonly in use today) for more than 20 years – with their ephemeral, ghostlike images, the slides tell a visual history of a collective past. The architectural structure of the chandelier – rendered in bronze – frames these images of the past: industrial, agricultural and architectural scenes from the first half of the 20th century, like a photographic light box.

  • Glass Slide Chandelier installation view
    Glass Slide Chandelier installation view
    COMMISSIONS
    GLASS SLIDE CHANDELIER

    The Glass Slide Chandelier is a pure expression of Alison Berger's interest in creating new forms from found objects. She has been collecting glass slides (an early precursor to the film slide commonly in use today) for more than 20 years – with their ephemeral, ghostlike images, the slides tell a visual history of a collective past. The architectural structure of the chandelier – rendered in bronze – frames these images of the past: industrial, agricultural and architectural scenes from the first half of the 20th century, like a photographic light box.

  • Glass Slide Chandelier installation view
    Glass Slide Chandelier installation view
    COMMISSIONS
    GLASS SLIDE CHANDELIER

    The Glass Slide Chandelier is a pure expression of Alison Berger's interest in creating new forms from found objects. She has been collecting glass slides (an early precursor to the film slide commonly in use today) for more than 20 years – with their ephemeral, ghostlike images, the slides tell a visual history of a collective past. The architectural structure of the chandelier – rendered in bronze – frames these images of the past: industrial, agricultural and architectural scenes from the first half of the 20th century, like a photographic light box.

  • 16th century astrolabe
    16th century astrolabe
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.

  • Form study drawings, graphite on mylar
    Form study drawings, graphite on mylar
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.

  • Drawings for Astrolabe suspension
    Drawings for Astrolabe suspension
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.

  • Astrolabe cad drawings
    Astrolabe cad drawings
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.

  • Astrolabe installation day view
    Astrolabe installation day view
    Skylight study
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.

  • Astrolabe installation views
    Astrolabe installation views
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.

  • Astrolabe detail of glass etching
    Astrolabe detail of glass etching
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.

  • Astrolabe night view
    Astrolabe night view
    COMMISSIONS
    ASTROLABE

    With the Astrolabe, Alison explores her ongoing interest in creating contemporary forms from historical and scientific apparatuses. Inspired by a 16th-century handheld astrolabe device that was used to chart the stars along nautical pathways, the device is here reinterpreted in bronze and hand-etched sheet glass with optical lenses and blown up to a sculptural scale for a site-specific location.