Native by Design is a breakthrough collaboration joining Lutron Intelligent Lighting and technology with premier design partners to transform the future of illumination.
For Designers: Freedom from compatibility concerns and access to previously impossible design solutions.
For Homeowners: Reliable systems that work seamlessly at the touch of a button or a voice command.
For Integrators: Faster installation, simplified commissioning, and fewer callbacks.
Left Image: LED 3000K (flat, washed-out – slide right)
Right Image: LED2700K (full depth & color rendering – slide left)
Lighting shapes perception.
In art, perception is everything.
Light follows the same principles of fine art.
It determines what the eye is drawn to, how colors are interpreted,
and how space is experienced.
In galleries, lighting establishes hierarchy and guides visitors
from one piece to the next.
In residential settings, it integrates artwork into the architecture,
and collections become part of the living environment.
The Core Objectives of Art Lighting
Effective art lighting is guided by a few fundamental principles.
With decades of experience in lighting and engineering,
we have distilled the process to only the most essential elements.
Visibility ensures that artwork can be clearly seen without glare or harsh shadowing. The angle and intensity of light must be carefully calibrated to avoid reflections, particularly on high-gloss, framed or glazed pieces.
Accurate color rendering is critical. High-quality light sources with strong color rendering capabilities allow pigments, tones, and materials to appear true to life. This is imperative for contemporary works, photography, and pieces with tonal variation.
Focal emphasis directs attention. Light should naturally draw the eye to the artwork, establishing it as a point of importance within the space. This is achieved through contrast and controlled brightness, while avoiding excessive intensity.
Preservation is equally essential. Many artworks are sensitive to light exposure, particularly ultraviolet and heat. Modern lighting systems are designed to minimize these risks, ensuring that collection remain protected over time.
The MerlinLight® is a specialized art lighting system that has been enhancing fine art collections worldwide for over 40 years. Its advanced technology produces precision lighting on selected objects and has been engineered to protect your art and furnishings from harmful UV rays. UV output is well below the minimum levels allowed by museum curators for sensitive materials.
Any other light source for fine art is a compromise…
The MerlinLight® now offers the ability to project logos or accent lighting on the interior or exterior of buildings. Using metal or glass globos, the projection can include intricate lettering and colors.
MerlinLights®, along with the other integrated and decorative lighting designs, enhance the living environment beyond measure. Illuminating the art while eliminating the stray light, embraces the artwork and invites it to be an integral member of the architecture and interior design.
The MerlinLight® line of recessed framing projectors are specialized art lighting systems that have been enhancing investment art collections worldwide for over 40 years.
The MerlinLight® features advanced technology producing precision color corrected lighting shaped specifically on selected objects. The systems have been engineered to protect fine art and furnishings from harmful Ultra Violet rays. UV output is well below the maximum levels allowed by museum curators for sensitive materials.
The MerlinLight® recessed line provides the only high performance museum quality projector lighting systems that meet the strict building codes and requirements for residential construction.
If your project includes a curated collection, begin the conversation
with our team to explore how true expertise in art lighting can elevate every detail.
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