Jacky Riesen
Lustrian
Carouge

« Seeing customers’ eyes shine brighter than the crystals of a chandelier encourages me to search again and again for new lighting techniques. »

After working as an engineer, Jacky Riesen took over a lighting store. If he starts with chandeliers, he quickly develops new lighting techniques and more modern lamps for both individuals and institutions. In 2019, he won the Métiers d’art & Design prize with master sailmaker Nicolas Berthoud and designer Claudio Colucci.

« Since 1930, the Atelier d’art has accumulated many bronzes, crystals and opalines. I always enjoy the exclamations of those who come for the first time. »

In 2013, Jacky Riesen took over the Atelier d’art, a chandelier factory dating from the 1930s. Using machines that allowed him to manufacture the parts needed to make or repair chandeliers and lamps of all kinds, he is a past master in the art of playing with light. He creates made-to-measure lighting for paintings, facades, ceilings and even sculptures.

Diplomas

1983, Geneva Technical School, Geneva

1980, Geneva Mechanical School, Geneva

Distinction

2019, first prize for Métiers d’art & Design, Métiers d’art Switzerland

Connections

https://labelgeneve.ch/portfolio-item/atelier-dart/

http://www.lemanbleu.ch/fr/News/A-la-decouverte-de-l-univers-d-un-lustrier.html

http://www.ville-ge.ch/culture/jema/archives/docs/rdp05_tribuneDesArts_lustrier.pdf