luminaires & light manipulation

the first years are beginning their final project of 1st semester: a luminaire made from wood & any other material they've used so far. precedent studies of light phenomenons, artists, and luminaires play a big part in their designs. these images are some i felt were worth sharing :)

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light artists cenci goepel & jens warnecke were among those on a list of examples handed out. they use extended exposure to create photographs and "set their 'lightmarks' in unusual landscapes." 

i enjoy how subtle their creations are—almost like they are exposing an element of energy in nature that is always there, but we just can't see it. sort of magical.

(source) (tord boonjte)

not on the list but one of my favorites. "come rain come shine" by tord boonjte; "[a] lyrical reinterpretation of the chandelier, bringing playful sophistication to any surrounding. constructed from a round metal structure, the chandelier froths and preens in a handcrafted concoction of crocheted cotton, organza, silk and fabric flowers, casting a dramatic and mysterious glow when lit." 


what i love about this chandelier is how many ways there are to interpret it. chandeliers throughout time hold such high status symbols, and this challenges that. 

(source) (bruce munro)

"and like dry desert seeds lying in wait for the rain, the sculpture’s fibre optic stems lie dormant until darkness falls, and then under a blazing blanket of stars they flower with gentle rhythms of light."