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Designer Ted Bradley Integrates Sustainability into Porcelain Light Sculptures

artist · 2026-03-26

In October 2019, lighting designer Ted Bradley shifted his career focus to create custom porcelain and LED light sculptures, emphasizing environmental responsibility. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Bradley employs a 300-step handmade process to produce unique porcelain rings, using New Zealand-sourced porcelain and solar-powered kilns. His sustainability efforts include carbon-neutral goals and eco-friendly packaging materials like recycled cardboard and biodegradable wraps. The sculptures, such as the whale-inspired 'Samsara', balance delicate porcelain with structural metal elements.

Key facts

  • Ted Bradley creates bespoke porcelain and LED light sculptures
  • He transitioned to this work in October 2019
  • Sculptures use New Zealand porcelain and solar-fired kilns
  • Bradley aims for carbon neutrality with sustainable packaging
  • Each piece involves over 300 handmade steps

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Artists

  • Ted Bradley

Locations

  • Boulder, Colorado
  • New Zealand

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