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Artwork, as any interior decorator would say, is the perfect way to add depth and a touch of class&nbsp;and character to any space. But if decorating the home was as simple as hanging a canvas on a wall or setting a sculpture in the corner, many of us would qualify to become expert decorators. 
With all the excitement of recent art exhibition in the past months, and more still to come, what better way to make the most of your artsy investment than to optimise your lighting at home to highlight your art pieces. Here are&nbsp;our top tips and tricks to light up fine art at home and make your gallery shine:
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1. Keep paintings away from direct sunlight
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Every home is made more homely with ample natural light to spill into the room, but when it comes to placing paintings directly under the glare of the sun, it would be wise to reconsider another place to light up fine art than next to the windows. UV rays and infrared light&nbsp;break down organic compounds causing binders in substances like those in paint to break down and degrade. So make sure your oil paintings are positioned away from direct sunlight or any source of infrared light.&nbsp;
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2. Layer your lighting and place them at a 30-degree angle&nbsp;
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Good design is all about layers, and lighting is no exception. Layering your light source helps create contrast, accentuate elements and highlight colours and textures. Building off of ambient lighting as a base layer to illuminate the room,&nbsp;you can then decide on placing recessed lights (down lights) above or accent lights next to or near art pieces to highlight specific areas, of the artwork — creating drama and shadows that position the art piece as the focal point of the room.
With recessed lights and spotlights, you can adjust and angle them at 30-degrees to create a more flattering effect on the art pieces. Especially ones encased in glass, avoiding direct light will reduce the glare reflected on the glass.
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3. Consider the colour temperature of the light
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You&#8217;ve heard of halogen and incandescent lights, but which exactly are best to light up fine art pieces? Incadescent lights are traditionally warmer in temperature which can affect how paintings are reflected, while halogen lights are best at replicating natural light. They emit a stronger heat but cooler temperature, similar to natural light, that cast a more flattering light on vibrant art pieces.
But keep in mind, both halogen and incandescent lights are also hotter which, over time, can affect the texture and quality of the artwork. In this case, using UV filters can help reduce the radiation and harsh light that comes from halogen and incandescent bulbs.
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4. Install LED lights&nbsp;
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When it comes to artificial lighting, LED lights are quite efficient in illuminate the room effectively. They are up to 90-percent energy saving and have longer lifespan and softer light. Unlike halogen and incandescent light bulbs, they don&#8217;t emit infrared or ultraviolet rays that affect the qualities of delicate artwork and they cast a cooler temperature that light up fine art pieces nicely.&nbsp;But not&nbsp;just any LED light will do &#8211; to complement your art pieces with a flattering glow, a high-quality LED light source with a CRI (Color Rendering Index) level of 90 to 100 is needed to reveal the true colours of&nbsp;&nbsp;of the artworks themselves.
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5. Picture lights&nbsp;help spotlight individual pieces
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You might have seen picture lights in museums &#8211; they are those narrow, shaded beams with an arched stem that can either be mounted on the wall or attached to picture frames. They are great for spotlighting individual pieces, adding drama and creating a focal point.&nbsp;It is also convenient to mount in areas where larger light fixtures are unwanted or where electrical outlets are inconvenient, such as above the headboard in the bedroom. But one thing to remember is larger paintings will need larger beams and darker rooms will need brighterlights.
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6. Using multiple lights for large canvases, collection or sculptures
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Mounting large canvases help fill out the empty spaces on large walls. Alternatively, placing multiple artworks together can create a flow. In this case, using one light source may not be enough to highlight the entire piece or collection. Spotlights or recessed lights offer multiple light sources that can illuminate larger areas where artworks are placed together.&nbsp;
For sculptures, because of their&nbsp;three-dimensional structure, the best way to accentuate the intricate details, form and features is to place lightings behind and two angled lights above on each side. Avoid lighting sculptures from below, directly behind or directly in front which does no favours to your art display as those angles either cast too harsh of a spotlight or wash out and hides the details of your art pieces.
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Top tips to light up your fine art collection

As a renowned architect and a dedicated patron of the city’s arts and design industry, Prof. Eric Yim, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association, is perfectly positioned to understand the importance of lighting and its multifaceted uses in transforming a space. In an exclusive video interview with Gafencu, the interior design virtuoso expounds the benefits of proper illumination in tempering the mood of a room, and the varieties of lighting that can help you enhance your own abode or office.
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For Prof. Yim, the importance of lighting is intrinsically tied to the most important of the five senses – vision. “Light actually highlights the colour, rhythm, texture and form of a space,” he explains, “It is the medium that allows us to really see and appreciate a space.”
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Through the three categories of illumination – ambient lighting, focal lighting and accent lighting – the design guru says, “you can manipulate the brightness, intensity, direction and even movement of light. In these layers of lighting, we can be more creative, more dynamic. This is why lighting can actually change the perception of a space and also awaken one’s curiosity.”
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Prof. Yim also took the time to ask Mee Yee Fong, Design Engineer of RDD Environmental Care, Professional and Lighting for Dyson, the international technology company, about how the high-tech brand consistently delivers innovative designs, including lighting products like the versatile new Dyson Lightcycle Morph floor and desk lamp.
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Yim: A lot of Dyson products are game-changers with simple but effective innovation. Are there any approach or methodology that the Dyson teams of designers and engineers have been adopting? What is it like and how to maintain the consistency?
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Fong: At Dyson, we believe everything can be better and we constantly strive to find solutions to problems other people ignore. Our passion for problem solving across different disciplines runs throughout our business.&nbsp;
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We recently announced a new £2.75 billion investment plan into new technologies and new products over the next five years. The investments will be focused in Singapore, the UK, and the Philippines, and are backed by plans to hire additional engineers and scientists in fields such as software, machine learning and robotics. We look to further invest into research in the fields of robotics, next generation motor technology, intelligent products, machine learning, connectivity, and material science. We stay ahead by always innovating, staying curious, and not being afraid of failure.
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Yim: Not all R&amp;D projects would turn into successful products.&nbsp; How would Dyson engineers decide to stop a project or continue with extra resources?
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Fong: Dyson engineers always start with a real-life problem. Until a solution is found, we do not give up. If we take lighting as an example, Jake Dyson has been involved in hi-tech lighting for many years before he incorporated his inventions under the global Dyson brand in 2015. Since then, he’s been working with Dyson’s 2,000+ engineers to drive future portfolios of technology – in lighting and beyond. For the last few years, Jake and a team of 90 engineers and scientists have been dedicated to the development of Dyson Lightcycle™ lighting – our first mass market lighting selection. It takes years to develop, test, and enhance the technologies of a product before it is ready for the market and the Dyson Lightcycle Morph™ light is the latest addition to our lighting technology.
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Illumination Inspiration: The Art of Lighting with Prof. Eric Yim

To say that Tino Kwan, the award-winning lighting designer extraordinaire, is something of a legend in design circles is putting things mildly. After all, the born-and-raised Hongkonger has masterminded the stunning lighting designs of some of the world’s most iconic properties, ranging from the recently-completed refurbishment of the iconic Raffles Singapore hotel to the sumptuous The Peninsula Tokyo.
As Kwan prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his company, Tino Kwan Lighting Consultants (TKLC), he chatted with Gafencu about his favourite projects to date, the basic do’s and don’ts of lighting design and his upcoming Unity of Light exhibition, which kicks off on 11 October at the Hong Kong Arts Centre.
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With TKLC celebrating its 40th anniversary, what do you think have been the key factors of your success?
I never set out to be a famous designer. Being a perfectionist, though, I always like to strive for the best. When it comes to design, I challenge myself to do better for every project. Also, I’m passionate about learning, which also helps me become a better designer. Lighting is a marriage between technology and art, and with new technologies emerging everyday, I’m always on my toes to make sure that I’ve learnt every aspect of what’s out there. I think these two facets have really helped me to constantly raise the bar over the years.
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Of all the various projects you’ve worked on, do you have a favourite?
It’s quite difficult to choose, but if I had to pick, there are three that stand out. The first is the award-winning The Peninsula Tokyo, which I did the lighting for some fifteen years ago. Two years ago, I was invited back for the10th anniversary party and when I went in, the lighting had been kept entirely the same. I was very pleased that my designs had withstood the test of time.
The next project is a Japanese restaurant at Lee Garden 2 called Ta-ke. The interiors were designed by Kengo Kuma, the famed Japanese architect, in collaboration with my very good friend, Steve Leung. I had to work with two design masters, and it wasn’t easy. Kengo-san’s design concept was very minimalist, focussing solely on one material – bamboo. In the end, I managed to get into his mindset and employed an equally minimal lighting concept. It was a great success, and he even said: “Tino, you made my bamboos come alive!”
My final favourite is the new St Regis Hong Kong which I just finished. It’s a beautiful project, a medium-sized hotel but very cosy. The lighting in the whole hotel is very human-scale and creates an atmosphere that’s almost like a home away from home that you want to return to. That was the key idea, and I think that’s the beauty of the lighting in that hotel.
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What are the key essentials to good lighting design? Conversely, what are some common mistakes?
Good lighting doesn’t have to be complicated. My lighting is always simple and minimalist, but very powerful. Lighting needs to be comfortable, it needs to enhance the space and gift it with various focal points. There also has to be different layers of lighting to make the space richer. A lot of common mistakes tend to run to the opposite, to the overly-complex – too many lights, confusing layouts or dull designs&#8230; Sometimes, when entering a room, you automatically feel uncomfortable for no reason. Usually, that’s due to bad lighting.
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Can you tell us more about your upcoming Unity of Light exhibition?
To give you a little background, I held my first exhibition – also at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, ten years ago to showcase three decades of my work. This time, I want to do more. I want to appeal not only to design circles, but also to the public at large. My mission, after 40 years, is really to draw attention to the importance of lighting and to educate the public on the concepts of lighting design.
This exhibition, which is called Unity of Light, features several highlights. The first is a maze through which attendees can view my various projects. As a special touch – which is a bit of a secret – I’ll be using the neon signs that are a Hong Kong trademark not only for the commercial kind of shops but also as signages for all the design clients and companies on display. The maze is also fitted with mirrors to create a reflective effect that will enhance the entire experience.
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Also, while creating this exhibition, we simultaneously created a film titled The Story of a Hong Kong Boy. I was born and raised here, and I’m a proud Hongkonger. The film is an autobiographical account of my journey to becoming an internationally successful lighting designer. I want to share my experience and pass this message to the Hong Kong public.
Last but not least, with an eye to educating the public, I have collaborated with Gary Chang, a master designer of multifunctional small spaces, to build a 180sq.ft ‘nano-home’ for a couple. Using lighting as a major element, I want to demonstrate how lighting can enhance a small space, and how the use of technologies can really enhance everyday life.
Thank you.
Interview by: Tenzing Thondup

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