Swarovski is pleased to present ‘Prologue’, a new large-scale installation created by Fredrikson Stallard, at the global design forum Design Miami/ Basel.

The latest collaborative work between Swarovski and the acclaimed London-based designers, ‘Prologue’ is a monumental circular sculpture holding over 8,000 golden Swarovski crystal droplets within a patinated steel frame suspended from a beam.

‘Prologue’s’ luminous ring mimics the iconography of the sun and it shimmers as it constantly reflects and refracts light as it gently moves. It is a powerful representation of new beginnings and also a more abstract symbol of life and rebirth.

Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board, commented: “Fredrikson Stallard are amongst the most talented designers working today and their installations are always highly impactful and very beautiful. ‘Prologue’ is a glowing symbol of life, and its power lies in its scale. Its compelling presence draws the viewer closer, allowing us to feel a primeval connection with the sun.”

Fredrikson Stallard commented: “Our work with Swarovski is based on a shared understanding of concept, material and form. ‘Prologue’ explores this with the pure simplicity of its circular structure, creating a giant lens which refracts light with an incredible intensity. ‘Prologue’s’ juxtaposition of heavy, raw, industrial steel with the sparkling luminosity of different shades of golden, precision cut crystal is the latest installment in the story of our collaborative vision.”

Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard formed their design partnership in 1995 and have become internationally recognized as leading exponents of British avant-garde design. They are admired for their ability to translate their vision into simple yet emotionally engaging furniture and product designs.

‘Prologue’ by Fredrikson Stallard for Swarovski is the latest collaborative work between Swarovski and the designers, and was first shown at Art Basel in Hong Kong in May 2014. It is the second time Fredrikson Stallard have shown a dramatic large-scale installation for Swarovski at Design Miami/ Basel. The ‘Iris Collection’ was presented in 2011.

For over a decade, Swarovski’s creative collaborations have been a coveted opportunity for the world’s leading artists, architects and designers to experiment and share their most radical ideas using the medium of crystal. Swarovski’s support of contemporary architecture, art and design projects is driven by the recognition that creative visionaries embody the values which the house has upheld for so long: creativity, innovation and experimentation.

Swarovski’s past collaborations with the likes of Ron Arad, Tom Dixon, Ross Lovegrove, Tord Boontje, Arik Levy, Yves Behar, John Pawson and Zaha Hadid have resulted in a spectacular body of work which provides a snapshot of the most exciting and innovative minds of the 21st century. Swarovski’s recent projects include ‘Perspectives’ by British minimalist John Pawson, which was shown at the Venice Biennale; and ‘Prima’, created by Zaha Hadid at Vitra Design Museum in Germany, both last year.

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