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Announcement
Dear visitor!
Please note that I use a lot of recycled materials when packaging and I don’t prefer an “Insta-perfect” package but a safe one! I always use 2 boxes that are good quality recycled cardboards, paper, foam and bubble wraps for wrapping.
Thank you for helping our planet stay as green as possible!
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miriambernard2 on Jan 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this lamp. It is even more beautiful than I would have imagined. It looks great, both when the light is turned off or on.
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Cathie on Mar 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe seller was very accommodating in regards to my preference for no glaze on the piece. It arrived quickly from Hungary (I live in the USA.) It is a beautiful piece and I am so happy to have it.
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Caroline on Nov 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsEvery detail regarding this order was seamless. The customer service provided, the item itself was solid and beautifully made. The care in eco friendly packaging and priority delivery, the personal note, and follow up once delivered surpassed what I expected. Thank you!
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Kayler on Jun 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI was in disbelief with how fast it was shipped and delivered. It looks beautiful and seems stable enough to put on a shelf. I didn't due my diligence reading the description- it was shipped with an EU power cable rather than USA. I can buy adapter though so it's fine. :)
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Graham on Aug 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe bowl is beautiful! It arrived safely, quickly, and very well packed. It was exactly as I had hoped. It has a rustic earthy feel but still clearly a refined artisan touch. Seller was super responsive and kind. Would happily purchase more hand crafted art from Reka. Thank you!
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Emma on Jul 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much for our beautiful personalised Death Star light, my husband absolutely LOVES it! It was a perfect birthday present for him. I had a wonderful personal service and communication from you Reka, I feel like you went over and above for us. I love all your work! This is our lamp in its new home
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Panah on Jul 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsA wonderful artist with unique lamps that create amazing light patterns. For my order, she went out of her way to prepare it super fast and shipped it to my country without any damage whatsoever. Truly a pleasure to buy from.
About LightGalleryReka
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Feel free to visit me in my Budapest based studio where you can see all my lightsculptures and bowls in person! -
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I love making custom pieces, they are perfect presents for special occasions, feel free to contact me! -
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One small light sculpture is enough to illuminate the whole room and create magical atmosphere in Your Home! -
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Beauty lies in the smallest handmade and handcarved details. Every piece is unique, made with creativity & love
Falling in love with Light
My name is Réka Valkai and I’m a Ceramic Artist & Photographer.
Light has always played a big role in my life. I fell in love with photography 14 years ago during my highschool years in Croatia and my love for it never stopped. In 2008 I moved to Budapest to study Art History and Visual Communication, and after several years of working in the film & creative industry I started missing my roots and my creative self. When I was young, I used to sew, draw, make origami and as project manager, I really missed working with my hands.
7 years ago I met my wonderful art therapy teacher and friend Éva Bertók who helped me master the Native American technique of shaping clay without pottery wheel. Working with clay and having a wonderful group of supportive women around changed me in many ways.
When I’m making lightsculptures, I’m in the flow state, working now is a form of meditation and self-expression. I enjoy every stage of creation: from envisioning, drawing new pieces in my notebook, to experimenting, shaping clay with my hands, connecting with this wonderful material. I love cutting, carving every detail, and to open my shapes to give way to light, but to be honest, my favourite moment is to turn them on and take the first photos of the shadow-plays they create on the wall.
This is how Light Gallery came to life – my lightsculptures are emitting light and my photos of them are capturing it.
My lamps take 2-4 full days to make, feel free to check out a few "how it's made" videos on my Instagram!
It is very easy to fall in love with these light sculptures: by day, they are beautiful and modern sculptures to look at and by night they cast mesmerizing splashes of light in the whole interior. They create a relaxing, warm ambience, it is wonderful to come home after a tiring day and meditate with their lights.
They can be wonderful additions to any elegant home, office or yoga studio, and it is easy to choose, because I make modern, minimalist, and Art Nouveau inspired light sculptures that go well with any interior and they will never go unnoticed!
I love to work on personalized pieces, giving light to someone for a wedding or Christmas is more than heart-warming! Feel free to send me a message with custom requests, I enjoy working on a creative, personal piece!
If you want to see them in person, visit me in Budapest XI. district or join my workshops!
Thank you for visiting and supporting my artwork!
Love,
Réka
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Réka
Owner, Maker, Photographer
A Budapest based ceramic artist, photographer, creative soul. Passionate art-lover, traveller, dancer who loves to spend time with her friends and family.
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