About Annet van Egmond

Annet van Egmond is a sculptor and light artist. After studying Sculpture at the HKU, she created her first light sculpture, Chandelier, in 1989. This work soon hung in the gallery of Eckhardt & Leeuwenstein in Amsterdam and later found its way to Berlin, shortly after the fall of the Wall. Since then, Annet has worked at the intersection of art, light, and technology. For her, light is not an afterthought but an integral part of the work. She often works with reflection, intimacy, and a sense of wonder within a space. Nature, rhythm, and repetition play a major role in her visual language. Hydrangeas, branch structures, and leaf veins recur in her sculptures and light objects.

Collaboration with Maretti Lighting

Maretti and Annet share the same passion for light and craftsmanship. Both parties have a keen eye for detail and are known for their authenticity in design and execution. While Annet has spent years developing her sculptures, Maretti brings thirty years of technical expertise, production, and project experience. What makes this collaboration unique is that it is not merely a designer and a brand creating a product line together; rather, an existing art sculpture has been translated into a commercial lighting collection. This makes the artwork accessible for use in your home, hotels, restaurants, or other projects. Annet was closely involved throughout the entire development process. From the first prototypes to the final finishing touches, the collaboration was intensive. As a result, a collection has emerged that remains true to her artistic origins while being technically realized to Maretti’s high-quality standards.