Collection: Alba Nova

Romina Gonzales catches the fleeting beauty of a distressed sphere of glass in Alba Nova; an evolving collection of sculptural lighting by ROMINA GONZALES X THE THIRD ROOOM

Alba Nova or new dawn is symbolic for a fresh start after a struggle. 

• Alba → Latin for "dawn" or "white", symbolizing new beginnings, illumination, and purity. It also relates to the poetic and spiritual imagery of light emerging from darkness.

• Nova → Latin for "new", conveying rebirth, transformation, and discovery.

During the blowing process, an area of the form is meticulously cooled down until it naturally ruptures, thus releasing the built up tension created by the temperature difference. The opening is then carefully heated to soften and remove any sharp edges, making the sculpture safe to handle and touch. The glass form resembles an exploding light bulb..Bloom exemplifies beauty in the complimentary yet seemingly opposing qualities of nature and existence.