Method and apparatus for lighting

Abstract

An apparatus for lighting includes a fixture having a center axis. The apparatus includes a first light source disposed in the fixture which produces light along the center axis. The apparatus includes a grid having slots which reflect the light radially outward from the center axis extending from the fixture along the center axis and illuminated by the first light source. The apparatus includes a translucent element extending from the fixture along the center axis and disposed about and in spaced relationship with the grid. The apparatus includes a second light source disposed between the element and the grid. A method for lighting includes the steps of producing light along a center axis of a fixture with a first light source disposed in the fixture. There is the step of reflecting the light radially outward from the center axis with a grid having slots extending from the fixture along the center axis and illuminated by the first light source. There is the step of transmitting the light through a translucent element extending from the fixture along the center axis and disposed about and in spaced relationship with the grid. There is the step of producing light with a second light source disposed between the element and the grid.

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