PROJECTOR

The lamp’s bones are comprised of 8 arms that grab onto 4 discs. The intricate structure was required just so that the rattan could be slipped in and out and through the inner and outer rings of the four layers with great tension and resistance. Resistance was combated by soaking the rattan in soapy hot water, but the act of embroidering was still met with great resistance.

An even number of rectangular holes are cut around the rings to ensure that each end would meet its own starting point. The bulb hook fits under the top disc to hold the shade to the chord at the light bulb. The projection disk fits under the arms of the shade to diffuse light and project the increments at which the rattan weaves around the shade. Weaving the rattan so subtly around the structure laterally projects larger diamonds mixing like lattice on the walls. Projections above and below are designed to squeeze from the hourglass. Designed to hang stationary, but at the lightest touch, it spins and so does the room.

1”x2” Southern Yellow Pine Planks

MDF Blocks

Wood Glue

The cloud started as a long 1”x2” planks of southern yellow pine. Dividing the wood into long dowels, we cut off small cubes and assembled mass piece by piece. The one piece then fit around two blocks of MDF to lift the cloud, exposing the public realm. The premise is built around a response to the impact of the remote workplace. Like decay, 2/3 of the build-able volume became unnecessary and the remnants float about.