This sculptural lamp, crafted from concrete, steel, ceramic, glaze, tiles, resin, 3d prints, burl wood, copper, pigment, blown plastic, and a light fixture, embodies the natural beauty and resilience of burl wood. Just as a burl grows and incorporates the tree’s underdeveloped buds, this lamp integrates diverse materials into a cohesive, organic form. The lamp’s concrete and ceramic base provides a sturdy foundation, while the glazed tiles and resin create intricate, reflective surfaces.
Burl wood, with its complex twists and knots, serves as the focal point, symbolizing suppressed and complicated pasts.
The light fixture within casts a warm, inviting glow, highlighting the lamp’s intricate details and the unique grain of the burl wood. This piece pays homage to the 1970s craftspeople who reclaimed burl wood for its aesthetic allure, aligning with moments of queer liberation and marking a shift away from industrial culling.
More than just a lamp, this piece is a testament to the enduring beauty and resilience of nature, celebrating the integral role of burls in the living body of a tree and the stories they hold.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 22x24x44cm (9x9x17'') |
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| Weight (kg) | 9 |
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| Material | 3D Printed PLA, Acrylic, Acrylic Glass, Ceramics, Concrete, Concrete Composite, Copper, Earthenware, Glazed Ceramic, Glazed Stoneware, Glazes, Metals, Natural Stone, Plastics, Resin, Steel, Stone, Stoneware, Wood |
| Discipline | Ceramics And Stoneware, Digital Fabrication, Metalwork, Stone Sculpting, Wood & Cabinetmaking |
| Color | "Negro" (Black), Black Gloss Matt, Concrete, Copper, Copper And Black, Matte Black, Raw Ceramics, Steel, Stone, Transparent, White/white Glaze, Wood |
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