LEKTRIK Art is a custom designer and manufacturer of lamps – known for our work inside the major attractions industry; where we design, manufacturer, and install award winning, themed lighting exhibitions, within these parks on a global scale. We are the only American owned lamp manufacturer inside the industry – and the only culturally diverse organization within the industry as well. We are #1 in the industry – winning 1st place IAAPA Brass Ring Award (not just within lantern industry, but within the entire lighting industry worldwide.
We own several companies outside the USA, where we began to incorporate overseas to compete inside the global market – enabling us to effectively conduct business as a local business. We own Lamp Storm Europe, ltd in the UK. We own Zigong Lantern Group, for which we created during the time of our first factory lease in the city of Zigong. We also own Zigong One World Culture Communication, ltd, located in Zigong China.
Our exponential growth is based on an innovative process that was developed in order to survive inside a competitive market – called ‘rapid expansion process’ which requires all internal functions and divisions to work in unison – whereby, acceleration and speed are at the highest levels allowable ‘without’ altering quality and efficiency. The process is successful, as we advanced into one of the largest lamp manufacturers, within our first 12 months of operation. The continued ‘rapid expansion process’ has been hardcoded into the core foundation of the organization, and has transitioned our style of work completely and separate from the initial competitive market we were originally involved – transitioning the organization further away from the industry – and causing a clash between our original brand name, vs our advanced and growing ‘present state’ – therefore, we changed our name from zigong lantern group to LEKTRIK Art, as it closely resembles our present and future identity.
According to Archaeologists, the origination of the lamp, occurred around 70,000 BC in the Mediterranean region. The original lamp was basic and primarily to fulfill its direct purpose. Many years later, Ancient Egyptian civilization marked the beginning of recreational use of the lamp, incorporating it into a holiday celebration – being the very first and original Lantern Festival. The art of the lantern underwent substantial advancement beginning with the Greeks. In 600 BC, the Greeks invented terracotta lamps, thereby, replacing the ancient handheld torches – hence, the reason as to why we adopted the word ‘lamp’ which was derived from the Greek word ‘lampas’ – Shortly thereafter, handcrafted lamp art flourished throughout the Roman Empire, making the Roman Empire the largest supplier of handcrafted lamp art in the world – organically sharing this artwork with the world, as the Roman Empire was the modern day global marketplace.
THE LANTERN FESTIVAL IS A TRADITION THAT ORIGINATES IN ANCIENT EGYPT, MORE COMMONLY A CELEBRATION IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE
The very first lantern festivals date back anywhere between 3,000 – 4000 BC, originating in Ancient Egypt, where numerous lamp festivals were celebrated.
If we examine the history of lantern celebrations in Ancient Asia, we will find that the 2 most historic traditions that involve the celebration of lights and lamps, which are still being practiced today, would be Diwali and Hanukkah. Diwali was introduced in Ancient India around 527 BC, meanwhile the Ancient Israelites (Asia minor) began their tradition of Festival of Lights after they defeated the Greeks around 164 BC. Many years later, approximately 300-400 years later, the original lamp celebrations of Asia eventually began to influence Chinese culture. The reason for this breakdown is mainly based on a common misrepresentation of historic facts, in reference to the history and origination of ‘lantern festival’
[Festival of Neith was an ancient Egyptian Festival that included celebration of lamps and lanterns. It was an annual festival that continued on for many years, even possibly influencing the Roman Empire’s popular lantern festival, Lychnapsia]
The Exhibitions we custom design and install are considered to be very entertaining and high energy. However, we take additional steps to ensure we are not just ‘meeting’ expectations, as we are focused on ‘exceeding’ expectations; and by doing so, we add something inside, called ‘Value-added Entertainment,’ with the addition of performers, handcraft artisans, and other forms of added entertainment. We have a variety of options depending on the themes we incorporate into our designs.
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Our exhibitions go even further than a bunch of lamp sets. We share stories, and education through the art work; such as history, fairy tales, world culture, creativity, and innovation/advancement. Our artwork contain a powerful element that words alone cannot reach. Walk slowly through our lantern art, and do not walk so fast. Pay attention to the detail, the craft, the artwork; try to absorb the story, as well as the essence that surround you.
Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park are now becoming an annual holiday tradition. The Winter Illumination light and lantern trail will continue to return to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, with multiple enchanted worlds to journey through; each year is going to be bigger and better than the last year. Over 150,000 in attendance, this extraordinary custom-designed lights spectacular is becoming more and more popular in the United Kingdom. The reviews are excellent and based on popular demand. The festival will continue.
The NashvilleZoo Lantern Festival was our first year of cooperation together in Nashville, TN. Our partnership with the Nashville Zoo for the 2019/2020 season attracted more than 150,000 people. The exhibition was called “Zoolumination” and is presently considered the largest Lantern Festival operating in the U.S. This was a multi-theme creation, with a Christmas village, Chinese elements, and animals and plant life. Our partnership with the Nashville Zoo “Zoolumination” has developed into an annual tradition, with many years ahead. We will continue to change themes, and enhance both our brands together, creating more incredible themes to give the city of Nashville a larger and fresher look each year.
The municipality of Beziers, France had a special request for custom designing, planning, manufacturing, and installation for their City Plaza decoration. LEKTRIK had an opportunity to introduce our craftsmanship and superior skill to the small town of France – offering multiple themes such as dinosaurs, animals, and sea life. The Mayor of Beziers funded the entire project, so the people of France could enjoy this delicate lantern art, free of charge.
We entered Miami, Florida in 2019, to work on a special – unique project at Jungle Island, producing an incredibly iconic brand, called LUMINOSA. We reached almost 100,000 tickets sold – showcasing an unforgettable experience – mainly themed toward local Miami culture, botanicals, aquatic life, and reptiles. Some of our most popular scenes included a rotating, beautifully designed row of jellyfish, installed on the water, drawing a very large crowd. The pandemic coupled with previous park closure [renovation project] – prevented continual exhibtions – however, we came back in 2023 – and we came back strong – showcasing our most unique work, attracting another 100,000 tickets, and a very satisfied audience – especially those that encountered the 2019 vs 2023 exhibition, as we produced even more advanced work.
Going into 3 years of Cooperation with Gulliver’s Theme Park Resort, beginning with Milton Keynes, UK location. Based on the success, and continual demand to see this stunning and creative exhibition, we have grown into 2 of their attraction parks, and running both parks concurrently using 2 different designs, and different theming.
Gulliver’s World – Land of Lights, began in 2023 – based on the success of our first year cooperation in their Milton Keynes park. The exhibition was well received from the community, as we introduced cutting edge designs, multiple themes, and substantial, immersive experience from start to finish – fun for all ages.
Going into 3 years of cooperation, at Kansas City Zoo, with a very well established Glowild brand – using creativity and highest levels of lamp skill production, offering Kansas City an experience nobody would ever forget. Our exhibition, and themes continue to advance – making the exhibition better, and larger each year – using different themes, brand new designs, and new lamp experience every year – offering the community a fresh new experience to enjoy.