Ilan El

Ilan El is the founder and visionary behind ILANEL P/L, a Melbourne-based atelier celebrated for its bespoke luminaires and large-scale light-based installations. Ilan's creative journey began with training and practicing as an architect, where he developed a strong foundation in design and spatial concepts. In 2005, he joined the Master of Design program at RMIT University, where he deepened his understanding of lighting design principles, the physics of light, and its psychological and emotional impact on people.

This transformative experience sparked Ilan's passion for crafting immersive and experiential lighting. Fascinated by the interplay of light, colour, and perception, Ilan explored how light could create emotional resonance and enhance human connections. His designs often incorporate interactive, playful, and automated elements, showcasing light's transformative power to inspire joy and foster a sense of connectivity.

In 2010, Ilan established ILANEL P/L, a practice dedicated to the creation of custom lighting pieces and large-scale installations. His work is characterised by its innovative approach to the visible spectrum, exploring how light interacts with form, movement, and reflection. From glowing sculptural object...

Bachelor Architecture, Tel Aviv University
Master of Design, RMIT Melbourne

No Vacancy Annual 2024, No Vacancy Gallery - ‘Luminism/ Horizon VIII’

Bayside Local 2024, Bayside Gallery - ‘Luminism/ Port Phillip Bay Triptych’

Design Fringe 2023, Linden New Art Gallery - ‘Cannons of Hope’

Melbourne Design Week 2023, Glowing Structures Gallery - ‘Fragile’

Melbourne Design Week 2022, Glowing Structures Gallery - ‘Reflections’

Solo Show, Linden New Art Gallery 2022 - ‘Colours of Light’

Melbourne Design Week 2021, Fitzroy - ‘Wisdom of Objects’

‘Light+Life’ Melbourne Design Week 2020, Brightspace Gallery - ‘Resonance’

Melbourne Design Week 2018, KFive Gallery - ‘Decoding Design’

Melbourne Design Week 2017, Collingwood - ‘Departures’

Globelight, Melbourne 2013, Anita Traverso Gallery – ‘Ora’

Globelight, Melbourne 2014, Anita Traverso Gallery – ‘Light Matter’

Globelight, Melbourne 2015, Abbotsford Convent – ‘Sol’

LaunchPad, Saturday in Design 2006 - ‘Rain’

The EDGE, Sydney Exhibition Centre 2006 - ‘E-go’

Fringe Furniture, The Melbourne Museum 2005 - ‘The Stemplistic Tuberhose’