Influence

You are the standard.

I've never really felt like I could relate to a candle, so I changed that and found a vessel we could relate to.

The tin can represents the 'readymade' design language which I picked up from the late Virgil Abloh. I decided to use what I had around me to make something of myself, for myself, and ultimately, for the world.

The tin can has been a signal of transformation dating back to 1961 with Pittsburgh's own Andy Warhol. He was able to transform the soup can through his artwork and partnership with Campbell's Chunky Noodle Soup. By creating a candle in which you and I can relate to, we will be just as transformative.