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His pieces are often
informed by flowers, sea crea-
tures and insects or by Asian
iconography. Quang and Gates
collaborate on design and wel-
come input from customers.
“We have made custom lights
for so many different types of
commercial spaces, restau-
rants, offices of all kinds, yoga
studios, hotels, grocery stores,
bakeries and our local hospi-
tal. And of course for people’s
homes,” he said.
Quang further explained his
collaborative process. “Some-
times we work with interior
designers, but more often than
not we work directly with the
home or business owner,” he
said. “We really love the inspi-
ration that can happen when
working directly with our cus-
tomers, designing lights for
their homes. Often they bring
new ideas.”
Through the years, Quang
noted that custom projects have
gotten bigger and more elabo-
rate. His works can also now be
found in an array of art galler-
ies, including Imogen Gallery
in Astoria, Luisa Mack Jew-
elry in Ilwaco, Washington, and
Metro Lighting in Berkeley,
California, just to name a few.
Another of his pieces can
be seen on a soaring ceiling in
the cancer center of Columbia
Memorial Hospital in Astoria.
HiiH lights’ local barn stu-
dio also offers classes. “I have
taught paper making classes,
and before the pandemic we
hosted a summer bazaar and a
winter bazaar which were super
fun community events bringing
together local makers,” he said.
As for this year, they are
still considering plans for
classes and events. “We don’t
have any scheduled but would
be available if a group or
organization is interested in
paper making,” said Gates.
“We really love being part of
a small, vibrant community
which values small businesses
and artists.”
In the meantime, the studio
will be on full view during this
month’s Astoria Open Studios
Tour, with completed lamps
and new works in progress.
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Lam Quang, center, in his Astoria lighting studio.
Michael Mathers
ABOVE: Lighting pieces hang by windows at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
LEFT: Quang’s lighting pieces are inspired by nature, as well as by tradition.