Embrace is a sculptural floor lamp defined by a single folded metal form, where a central seam opens to reveal a contained line of light. The illumination is not exposed but held within the structure, emerging subtly through the tension of the fold. The exterior surface, finished in patinated metal, absorbs and softly reflects its surroundings, while the interior glow establishes a quiet vertical axis.
The form suggests two planes drawn together, creating a sense of proximity and internal space. Rather than projecting light outward, the object modulates it—offering a contained, ambient presence. Embrace operates simultaneously as a functional light source and a sculptural element, acting as a spatial marker that introduces warmth, intimacy, and stillness within its environment.
A project by
Katrien Van Der Shueren/KVDS Atelier
Katrien Van Der Schueren is a self-taught Belgian-born sculptural artist based in Los Angeles. She combines a deep respect for artistic tradition with a distinctly contemporary voice. Her practice is rooted in curiosity and discovery, with cultural encounters and landscapes continually inspiring new ways of seeing, understanding, and shaping.
Material experimentation lies at the heart of her process. Van Der Schueren treats wood, stone, clay, metal, resin, and composite media as collaborators, coaxing them into surprising transformations. Each piece reflects refined technical mastery while retaining an element of the unexpected—feminine, powerful, and quietly subversive. Raw but poetic. Sought after for her ability to transform architectural and spatial environments, Van Der Schueren’s works transcend the boundaries of sculpture, design, and installation.