Almost immediately after Marc set up shop in his studio, he had the newly installed brand-new fluorescent lights removed. They were a continuous eyesore and simply could not be accepted just because they produced light, not to mention the fact that the colour of the lighting left much to be desired. It’s the same as with plastic window frames; they’re low maintenance but ugly from day one. Incidentally, I expect that, one day, a plastic window frame will be designed that looks like a plastic window frame, instead of trying to imitate wood or steel, a much more acceptable compromise. But, apparently, both window frame designers and users are not yet ready for that.
Since it was only possible to paint during the daytime, workdays during the winter would be quite short. So there needed to be some kind of light in the shed. What better solution than a stable lamp on a cord suspended from the ceiling from a hook? At any rate, it looks like a painting in itself and the first evening experiences were positive. The best part about this plan is that you can hang the lights higher, lower, closer or further away from the work. What more could you ask for? Of course, the user has to either endure or embrace the dishevelled look.
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