CHRIS WOOD LIGHT LTD

What CHRIS WOOD LIGHT LTD does

Chris Wood Light Ltd is a UK-based private limited company operating as a niche art and design studio specialising in light-responsive artworks built around dichroic and optical-filter materials. Founded in 2015/2016, the studio designs installations that use colored light filters, reflections and architectural surfaces to alter a viewer's perception of space, with founder Chris Wood (a 25+ year industry veteran) and his daughter Lilli Wood serving as the creative leads. The studio operates with a small, all-female team of 1-10 staff and has delivered projects across the UK, UAE, Taiwan, USA, China and Algeria.

The studio's product surface combines three revenue formats: (i) bespoke commissioned installations for enterprise and cultural-institution clients such as Fendi, Adobe, TUI Cruises, Premier Inn, Shanghai Museum of Glass, Maraya Art Centre and Great Ormond Street Hospital; (ii) limited-edition e-commerce pieces priced around £300-£380 each; and (iii) brand-licensing and co-branded collaborations exemplified by the Fendi "Hues of Light" project. Recent additions include a Personalisation service and an online Lighting Guide that productise elements of the bespoke workflow.

The business is self-funded with no external capital raised, founder-led, and runs at boutique scale. Commercial operations span direct-to-consumer (edition sales) and direct-to-enterprise (commission sales), with international expansion into the UAE (Maraya Art Centre) and the United States (California, New York, Atlanta in 2025) representing the most recent strategic priorities.

Name

CHRIS WOOD LIGHT LTD

Legal name

Chris Wood Light Ltd

Website

https://chriswoodlight.art

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chris Wood Light Ltd is a UK-based light-responsive art studio that designs dichroic-material installations and limited editions for luxury, tech, hospitality, healthcare and cultural-institution clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Art & Design

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Installation (HSAOAFAB)

Keywords

• Light art installations
• Dichroic artworks
• Bespoke sculptures
• Art commissions
• Limited edition art

Headquarters

HQ city

Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Commissioned Artworks: Large-scale architectural installations, site-specific sculptures, and custom commissions for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and private clients worldwide. Pricing by enquiry, project complexity dependent.
2. Edition Artworks (E-commerce): Pre-designed limited edition pieces sold through the online shop including wall panels, hanging discs, and gift cards. Products are handmade to order with 3-4 weeks production time.
3. Licensing and Collaborations: Brand collaborations and licensed designs for corporate clients such as Fendi. Projects include bespoke installations for brand spaces and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chris Wood Light is an art and design studio that designs and produces bespoke light-responsive artworks using dichroic optical materials. Offerings range from large-scale architectural installations and site-specific commissioned sculptures to limited-edition wall panels, hanging discs, and gift cards sold through a direct-to-consumer online shop. All pieces are handmade to order in the studio in Mildenhall, Suffolk, for clients worldwide.

Product overview

CHRIS WOOD LIGHT LTD is a UK-based art and design studio founded by award-winning light artist Chris Wood, established in 2015. The studio designs and produces bespoke light-responsive artworks ranging from innovative installations to contemporary editions and suspended sculptures. The core product line centers on dichroic-based artworks—optical coatings developed by NASA that selectively reflect certain wavelengths of light to produce vibrant color projections. The product portfolio includes: Eclipse suspended sculptures and discs (the flagship product line); wall-mounted panels in various series including Linear, Dart, Barcode, Look At That, Crikey O'Reilly, Luna, Meri, Pause, and Loopy; and the Portfolio of Limited Editions featuring works like Helidieden, Flight, Bird on a wire, and over 20 other designs. Bespoke commissions allow clients to commission custom pieces with personalisation options including binary code messages and engraving services. The studio also provides lighting guidance and dichroic educational content to help customers maximize the dynamic effects of their artworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eclipse Suspended Sculpture Dichroic suspended sculpture that transforms environments by producing dynamic colourful reflections dancing over surroundings throughout the day. Produced in a range of sizes suitable for interior and exterior installation.
• Interior Eclipse Discs Dichroic acrylic hanging discs available in various sizes (10cm to 29cm), designed exclusively for indoor hanging that display colourful projections in natural or artificial light. Available in small and large sets of three with a 10% multi-disc discount.
• Limited Edition Eclipse Box Set Set of three dichroic acrylic discs (285mm, 200mm and 130mm diameter) with fittings suitable for both interior and exterior display, including an artist-signed edition certificate.
• Linear Wall Art Simple linear dichroic design presenting a dynamic range of effects depending on light angle. Can be hung vertically or horizontally and works paired together in tiled arrangements. Available in 20cm and 500mm sizes.
• Dart Wall Art Twist on the classic Linear design using triangular dichroic pieces to create reflections. Available in two sizes (20cm x 20cm and 40cm x 20cm); can be hung vertically or horizontally.
• Barcode Wall Art Engraved artwork using binary code technique to spell 'light' through diagonal etched lines. Creates a zigzag effect of changing colours when reflected. Available in black and white versions.
• Look At That Wall Art 20cm x 20cm light-responsive artwork in fabricated aluminium with dichroic, produced in four circular variations exploring form with subtle differences to angle arrangement.
• Crikey O'Reilly (COR) Wall Art Original series released in 2019, produced in four geometric design variants. Has been shown in public exhibitions around the UK.
• Luna Edition Celestial-themed artwork using continuous curved dichroic shapes. Captures a broad spectrum of effects, emotions, and personalities in a contemporary arrangement.
• Meri Wall Art Water-themed variation of the Linear piece with additional optical coating that mimics water textures and highlights vivid colours from the dichroic material.
• Pause Wall Art Inspired by gallery intervention exploring the relationship between water and light. Uses engraved dichroic elements to recreate the light interference effect from the 'Liquid Light' exhibition.
• Loopy Wall Art Part of the newest range of engraved dichroic artworks.
• Light Dancer Disc 7cm diameter solid interior disc designed exclusively for indoor hanging; works best displayed in windows or areas receiving natural light.
• Bespoke Artwork Commissions Custom-designed artworks created for specific clients and spaces, ranging from large-scale architectural installations (e.g., 'Light Wall' in Taipei, 2,500+ dichroic glass fins) to corporate brand installations (e.g., Fendi 'Hues of Light', TUI Cruises 'Aurora', Adobe 'Percent') and healthcare commissions. Process includes consultation, design development, and installation.
• Personalisation Services Customisation services including binary code conversion to embed names and messages in dichroic arrangements, and engraving services (etching on dichroic pieces or back of artwork). Available at additional cost on selected pieces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2500+ dichroic glass fins in single installation (Light Wall, Taipei)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Maraya Art CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sharjah-based art centre that commissioned 'Flutter' sculpture for Al Noor Island and hosted 'Liquid Light' - Chris Wood's first institutional solo exhibition in the UAE (2023). Ongoing relationship with multiple commissioned works.
• Hu's Art (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Taiwanese arts organisation that commissioned Chris Wood for the 'Light Wall' project at the National Convention & Exhibition Centre in Taipei. Wood was approached in 2017 to submit a proposal at early stages of building development, allowing full architectural integration.
• Islamic Arts Festival, SharjahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Commissioned 'Light Rain' installation for the Islamic Arts Festival 2015 - an immersive experience combining light and sound exploring the visual potential of plastic water bottles.
• Shanghai Museum of GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Hosted solo exhibition 'Magic of Light' in 2015. Chris Wood's work is represented in the museum's permanent collection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jason Bruges Studio: London design studio creating site-specific art installations that integrate light, material, and architecture. Comparable in bespoke commissioning for corporate, hospitality, and public sector clients.
• United Visual Artists (UVA): London-based art and design practice creating large-scale light and sound installations for architectural and cultural clients. Direct peer in scale, methodology (mathematically-driven light art), and bespoke commissioning model.
• Studio Drift: Amsterdam-based art studio creating light, nature, and technology-driven installations and sculptures for international clients. Closely comparable to Chris Wood Light in bespoke architectural-scale light installations for luxury and public spaces.
• Moment Factory: Montreal-based multimedia studio specialising in immersive light-based installations and experiences for public, corporate, and cultural spaces worldwide. Comparable in delivering premium commissioned light installations for global brands and venues.
• TeamLab: Japanese interdisciplinary art collective producing large-scale immersive digital and light installations globally. Peer in delivering museum-quality light-based installations for premium institutional clients, though at significantly larger scale.
• Bruce Munro Studio: UK-based studio producing monumental light-based installations using optical and luminous materials for international exhibitions. Comparable in light-art niche, premium client base, and large-scale outdoor installation work.
• Random International: London-based contemporary art studio creating large-scale light, movement, and data-driven installations. Comparable in bespoke commission model and international exhibition practice in light-responsive art.

Emerging players

• Meow Wolf: US-based immersive art company producing large-scale interactive light and installation experiences. Comparable in light-driven immersive installations, though delivers permanent experiential venues rather than bespoke commissioned artworks.
• Rob Ley Studio: Washington DC-based artist creating light and sculpture installations for public and architectural commissions. Comparable in custom light-based artwork for institutional and corporate clients at smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Heatherwick Studio: London-based design and architecture studio creating large-scale installations, pavilions, and public-realm projects. Comparable in commissioning architectural-scale art installations for global cultural and corporate clients, though operating at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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