Lám Quáng has been hand-crafting lamps and light sculptures for nearly a decade. An exploration of the art of paper-making in its primitive form, led to Lám to his original use of paper fibers to create sculptural lamp forms. During this evolution, his paper making skills have reached a level of refinement that allow creative freedom. He opened HiiH Gallery in 1998, on Alberta Street, in Portland, Oregon and it has continued to grow since then.

Kestrel Gates joined Lám in June of 2004 applying her background in the performing arts to the design and construction of HiiH’s lamp forms. Together, Lám and Kestrel work as a creative team, from concept and design, through the creation of each work. They do custom work and in house sales at HiiH Gallery.