CATALOGUE MANTIS

Product catalog summary

Introduction
This document provides an overview of the works and contributions of Bernard Schottlander, a renowned designer and sculptor. It highlights his journey, influences, and the creation of the MANTIS series of lamps.

Biography of Bernard Schottlander
Bernard Schottlander was born in Mainz, Germany, in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. He worked as a welder during the war and later pursued sculpture at Leeds College of Art and the Anglo-French Art Centre in London. Schottlander described himself as a designer for interiors and a sculptor for exteriors. He established a workshop in North London and focused on sculpture from 1963, teaching metalwork at St Martins School of Art from 1965.

Influence and Works
Schottlander was greatly influenced by Alexander Calder, which is evident in his MANTIS series of lamps created in 1951. His work is characterized by movement, utilizing a system of counterweights and flexible metal bars. The lamps are designed to balance symmetry and asymmetry, creating a dynamic visual effect.

MANTIS Series
The MANTIS series includes several models: BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4, and BS5. Each model features unique design elements and technical specifications, such as adjustable angles and dimensions, to suit various interior settings.

Technical Information
The document provides detailed technical specifications for each MANTIS lamp model, including dimensions, power requirements, and installation options. The lamps are designed for maximum flexibility and aesthetic appeal, with features like 360-degree rotation and multiple positioning options.

Conclusion
Bernard Schottlander's work, particularly the MANTIS series, showcases his innovative approach to design and sculpture, blending functionality with artistic expression. His legacy continues to inspire designers and artists worldwide.

Catalog excerpts

Il y a des objets qui naissent du désir et de l’amour. Il y a des objets qui disparaissent, soufflés par l’air du temps. Être dans l’air du temps, c’est avoir le destin des feuilles mortes. (Jean Guitton) Seuls le beau et le juste sont éternels ? There are objects born from desire and objects born from love. There are objects that disappear, scattered by the winds of time. To be of one’s time is to share the destiny of the dead leaves. (Jean Guitton) Only truth and beauty are eternal ?

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MANTIS South of the river, 1976

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Fr – Né en 1924 à Mainz en Allemagne, Bernard Schottlander arrive en Angleterre en 1939. Pendant la guerre, il travaille dans l’ingénierie structurale en tant que soudeur. Il prend alors des cours de sculpture au Leeds College of Art, puis grâce à une bourse du Anglo-French Art Centre à St John’s Wood ; il étudie la sculpture pendant un an, à Londres. Sa formation de soudeur jouera un rôle considérable dans son œuvre. Bernard Schottlander se définit comme designer pour l’intérieur, et sculpteur pour l’extérieur. Il monte son atelier dans le nord de Londres aidé de son assistant George Nash. George...

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Grand admirateur d’Alexander Calder, Bernard Schottlander crée en 1951 une série de luminaires du nom de MANTIS. Le mouvement est la source d’inspiration de tout le travail de Schottlander : artiste, ingénieur-bricoleur, il met au point un système de pivot-contrepoids astucieux, et utilise des joncs de métal souples et résistants. Projeté en l’air comme un acrobate, le réflecteur en aluminium repoussé est novateur : l’œil du sculpteur le taille en mouvement hélicoïdal : la symétrie tiraille l’asymétrie. Ses luminaires, jouant sur la tension entre l’équilibre et le déséquilibre, dessinant les...

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