Harakeke Pods
James Russ
James Russ's Harakeke Pods sculpture captures New Zealand's flora, showcasing the beauty of native harakeke (flax). Handcrafted with meticulous detail, this piece transforms natural elements into a captivating display of New Zealand's botanical wonders. Available in Macrocarpa or Oak timber.
Proudly designed and handcrafted in NZ
- CategoryPendant Lights
- DesignerJames Russ
- Size: 1800mm length per Pod.
- Materials used: Macrocarpa / Oak timber, Cast alloy/brass tops.
- Light source: Internal LED cassette with a dimmable driver.
- Hanging system: Each pod is suspended from the electrical flex and suspended from a flush mounted ceiling plate at varying heights.
Please get in touch with us hereto discuss bespoke pieces for your project. We offer commissioned pieces that vary in form, scale and finish. We would love to hear about your vision and work to realise it with you.
A master of materiality, every piece James creates is unique and handcrafted with the highest quality materials.
He draws on a wealth of industrial design knowledge to effortlessly transition between use of glass, ceramics, timber, brass and aluminium in his creations.
James descends from a long lineage of pioneers who instilled in him a passion for the natural environment. Design inspiration often stems from native New Zealand flora and fauna, photographed or filmed by James to capture details.
James Russ pieces embody a flawless balance between use of natural materials and lighting technology.
Designed to last a lifetime, James’ sculptural lights create feelings of warmth, intimacy and whimsy in commercial and residential settings.
Now diving into large scale sculptural work, James has transitioned into a meticulous realm of design, focusing on the beautiful, large pieces that capture attention in any space whether they are indoors or out.
No idea is out of reach for James– he will devise an artistic and functional solution for any brief.
James Russ pieces are held in private collections in New Zealand and across the globe.
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A master of materiality, James Russ has worked in a vast range of materials and techniques throughout his career, creating a unique genre of lighting design infused with fine-art influence. His visual sculptures serve beyond simple illumination, creating a sense of spacial intimacy whilst encapsulating cultural, natural and human stories. These sculptures have steadily evolved from studies in industrial design into bespoke fine art for an international audience.
James pulls from natural resources using weathered bronze and brass, cast and blown glass and heritage local timbers and veneers from around the world. Combining kevlar and carbon fibre composites and high performance alloys with cold cathode, LED, OLED and photoluminescence materials allows James to utilise the best in lighting technology. James’ extensive knowledge of Dali, DMX, and RF lighting control systems allow his work to be seamlessly integrated into both domestic and commercial applications.
James' design process involves in-depth consultation with clients, architects and designers to create a fusion of collective concepts and ideas. Collaborating with local industry leaders such as Warren and Mahoney, Peddlethorp, Cheshire and Bossley Architects has become typical practice for James, resulting in notable large-scale commissions such as the one million LED “Sky Garden” for the Millennium Hotel Group through to a single bespoke “Infinity” pendant installed in the Philippe Starck-designed super yacht, “Senses.” His work has been commissioned by Moët & Chandon at New Zealand Fashion Week and has been featured on The Block and Grand Designs. James has partnered with G4 Design Studio and Para Designworks to develop unique lighting designs for exclusive client projects. International work ranges from pendants sold into private collections in the UK, Germany, and the USA to public sculptures and exhibitions in Australia and the UAE.
James is proud to share his innovative approach to art and design, blending his sculptures with New Zealand’s unique cultural identity. Let James and his team add value to your next project.
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