Description
Oscar Ruiz-Schmidt, the Costa Rican fashion designer and artist behind the label Obra Gris, is a passionate advocate for sustainability and environmental consciousness. With a background in fashion and graphic design, he weaves his vision into the fabric of his designs.
Beyond fashion, Oscar’s practice extends into home decor, as he incorporates his fashion sensibility into creating sustainable, long-lasting objects. From macrame and wall hangings to sculptures, lighting, and furniture, his designs bring the world of fashion into interior spaces, making a lasting impact on everyday life.
Through his extensive exhibitions in Costa Rica and beyond, Ruiz-Schmidt exemplifies the power of art and design in advocating for a more sustainable and conscious future.
This Costa Rican designer floor lamp, called Cashew Mangle Tangle, showcases a burst of colour with its orange ceramic lampshade, complemented by the warmth of teak wood. Its unique design incorporates a cotton cord that winds around the wooden base, adding an intriguing visual element.
