This lamp is showing my world view. As a Christian and an artist, I always think about making the world better and I found the answer would be LOVE. I wanted to show that only love can make love. The first thing came across my mind was trees. If I put heart in soil and pour water, I will get many hearts. Thinking of this process leaded me to a shadow. One heart makes a shadow of heart. In order to make the shadow, I begin think about making lamp.
The work starts with my sketch of the shape of thinking shadow and the design of a lamp. Then I found right light bulb; normally light bulbs make multiple shadows so I needed to find a one resource light bulb to make one shadow just like the sun. Next, I decide the size and what kind of light bulb I need to use because it will affect the lamp size and size of the object that makes the shadow.
After that, I used a 3D modeling tool, design the shadow object and the lamp. And then, made prototype model and assembly together. I remade the prototype model again and again until I satisfy with the result. Lastly, I made the actual lamp using a laser cutter.
I chose to use wood as a main material because this whole idea came from the tree at the beginning. I will continue to work on my lamp, experimenting with the final touch and finish to get the most impact out of it.
Shape
light on in blight room
light on darkroom
#1 Shadow of love
#2 love city
#3 Holding heart
Thank you!
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