For the past thirty years, Céline Wright has been crafting lighting fixtures from Japanese paper. She works with washi in a unique and innovative way, using a technique that has evolved over the years.

The central material in Céline Wright’s work is washi paper, a traditional Japanese paper made from plant fibers such as kozo, the paper mulberry.

Valued for centuries in Japan for its strength and lightness, washi possesses many qualities that are largely unknown in Europe. This Japanese paper, with its diaphanous and enduring whiteness, diffuses light with softness and warmth. Its subtle transparency allows for the creation of lighting fixtures that transform spaces and envelop them in a soothing atmosphere.

Céline Wright particularly appreciates the paper’s apparent fragility, which gives no hint of its strength, perfectly illustrating the fable of the oak and the reed.

During her stays in Japan - particularly during her artist residency at Villa Kujoyama in Kyoto - Céline Wright made numerous visits to traditional paper factories and workshops and was able to deepen her knowledge.

That is how she discovered kozo paper, which is made from fibers of exceptional purity. This high-quality washi allows her to experiment with new techniques and adds a new dimension to her work.