buzz

I grew up in New Zealand and South East Asia. Dyslexia provided the foundation for spatial awareness and a passion for the visual arts. Gaining a B.A. from Canterbury University opened my mind to different perspectives. Seeking both adventure and creativity, I embarked on a 30+ year career in the screen production industry. Working across a variety of specialisms and genres, my focus always returned to lighting and image creation.

Having enjoyed many adventures as a filmmaker, I decided to build a studio on the outskirts of Wānaka, where I could create physical objects that bring simple, enduring pleasure to people’s lives. The many hours I have spent working with light to shape the mood of a film now inform every lamp I make.

The brand name ‘Buzz Burrows’ is a nod to my father, who inspired me to live a creative life. Dreaming up designs in a small studio surrounded by the Southern Alps, I look to art movements such as Conceptualism, Light & Space and Geometric Abstraction for inspiration.

It’s satisfying to continue my work with light, but it’s even more rewarding when people choose to bring my designs into their daily lives.

Thank you.

Buzz Burrows