Design Metaphysics
Reflections on Perennial Relationships Throughout the Universe
Universal form patterns become a window into a deeper unity.
Using design and the design practice as a mode to go deeper into the understanding of a universal subconscious that permeates all physical manifestations
“The more deeply we perceive, the more striking becomes the evidence that a uniform plan links every form in manifold nature”
Sketches and Form Exploration
Experimentation
Clear acrylic expresses the relationship between emptiness and light
When flat and unformed, it can be imperceptible, yet once altered, light defines its curves, reflecting its topography
Singularity
The luminaire becomes an expression of the various form relationships, many of which are universal.
Extending lines representing movement, and the tracking of light throughout the universe. Rings upholding the body reflect the circular organization of many natural phenomena, such as galaxies and shells.
Art and Design do not simply function as a means for innovation and self-expression, but can become the window to understanding the deeper structure and unity of the world we inhabit.
*All parts of the lamp are handcrafted and built by the designer.
Materials:
Cold rolled steel welded to produce frame
Clear acrylic bent by hand with minimal heat to produce undulating forms
CAD Renderings (Solidworks)
