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48 The Art of Lighting N ew York interior designer Augusta Hoffman, who has roots in Dallas, brings her sculptural eye and architectural rigor to her debut collection with Hudson Valley Lighting that feels both elegant and atmospheric. The daughter of prominent Dallas collectors and arts patrons Marguerite Hoffman and the late Robert Hoffman, she grew up immersed in the arts — a visual education that translates into the collection's bold profiles and meticulous details. The new line spans pendants, sconces, table lamps, and semi‑flush mounts, crafted with hand‑shirred silk, handmade Japanese paper, twisted braided cords, w h i p ‑ s t i t c h e d e d g e s , a g e d brass, and white oak. Hoffman's work references G i a c o m e t t i a n d N o g u c h i , a l o n g w i t h S c a n d i n a v i a n craft traditions, t h r o u g h sculptural bronze forms, lantern‑ like glow, and finely worked Nordic‑inspired details. Three of the designs nod subtly to Ellsworth Kelly, Brice Marden, and Gerhard Richter, underscoring Hoffman's deep connection to modern art. Standouts include Ellsworth, a pendant inspired by a vintage lantern; Brice, with its voluminous handmade Japanese rice paper shade on a white oak base; and Gerhard, with arched aged‑brass arms and pleated ivory linen shades. Hoffman studied interiors at Parsons School of Design and launched her New York studio in 2019, specializing in tailored residential renovations. Her work has been widely published in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Wallpaper, House & Garden UK, and Vogue; and her studio has been named to Elle Decor's A‑List and the Frederic It List. Augusta Hoffman for Hudson Valley Lighting, hvlgroup.com/launch/augustahoffman. By Rebecca Sherman. Photography Joe Kramm. Ellsworth lantern Gerhard pendant by Augusta Hoffman for Hudson Valley Brice table lamp Augusta Hoffman