Prototype, Lighting & design choices
It is not possible to directly look into the inside of the lantern. The value of what is caputured inside makes it desired and vulnerable and therefore needs to be protected from the beholder’s sight. I used Japanese Washi paper, which has an organic and fibred look to it and thus ties back to the natural pattern of the spider web.
smaller; transparent surfaces shrink in number larger; transparent surfaces increase in number; position of the light source
smaller, transparent surfaces shrink in number
The transperancy of the object increases towards the thickest part of the lantern, which is closely to be held to the center of the body. It will thereby be the brightest part of the lantern and represents something of value that is captured in the object. The center of the body and the center of the lantern that holds the valuable (the captured light) are aligned when the object is worn. This stands for the emotional attachment of the holder to the valuable, captured inside.