At Design Miami, Kohler will debut its latest innovation, Pearlized, an iridescent finish that transforms ceramic surfaces into luminous works of functional art.
Pearlized was developed in partnership with artist David Franklin, the inaugural resident of Kohler MakerSpace and a two-time resident in the esteemed Arts/Industry program, a collaborative artist residency between Kohler Co. and The John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
Pearlized will be introduced on the Kohler Derring Carillon Artist Editions sink made by artisans in Kohler, Wis., merging craftsmanship with advanced surface technology. Providing artists with the freedom to create in its factories has inspired some of Kohler’s greatest design innovations. This latest creative endeavor, initiated by Franklin during his residency in Kohler MakerSpace and brought to life through his collaboration with Kohler associates, has resulted in a luminescent product that not only serves a functional purpose but also tells a beautiful story about experimentation and the evolution of design.
