Algae Sconces, Contemporary Customizable Lighting in Natural, Organic Algae

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Algae Sconces, Contemporary Customizable Lighting in Natural, Organic Algae

About the Item

A subset of the algae lighting line, the Algae Sconces are the minimal expression of how this material can serve a range of products and design installations. Algae is molded into translucent cylindrical lamp shades that glow from the interior. The algae species are carefully selected and treated with organic components to shape them into cylinders. The result is a translucent texture that smoothly filters the light, creating a warm environment of yellowish green tones. The frame is golden-hued brass or bronze to help reflect the LED bulbs in a warmer light. As LED lighting technology improves, its color range will widen; currently, however, the range is still narrow and therefore benefits from skillful filtering and dispersion tactics. Algae is translucent and has sculptural potential; its colors are varied, rich and vibrant. In our research in LED lighting, we have found that an important way to make LED light warmer is to filter it through natural materials. Texture and shape are also main factors; the unpredictable form of each algae shade after the drying/molding process, as well as its tactile textured surface, help to dissipate the light in a manner that glows more softly. After years of research, the nea studio team has found the formula for treating the green marine algae (Chlorophyta) so that it becomes firm yet flexible, to ensure durability. The material retains its original organic nature, smoothness and color so that each hand-crafted light shade becomes a unique sculpture. The colors of the translucent algae is varied, rich and vibrant. In an increasingly high-tech global world, I’m inspired by local organic materials with known origins, which are familiar and connect to the natural world. The idea of the lamps originated from a PhD research project about materials and light. I had been searching for biomaterials that were translucent and locally sourced to filter and soften the light of LED bulbs.

Dimensions:
Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Organic Material,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
2021
Production Type:
New & Custom(Current Production)
Estimated Production Time:
2-3 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2174325503482