Assignment:
Design a luninaire using two materials that you used in previous projects, plus one new material of your choosing. Your luminaire should create a field of light that articulates the surface upon which it is cast. The light source is to be a compact fluorescent bulb in a standard electric bulb socket.
Phase 1: design research
I am sure with this assignment I’d like to design something that will be useful to me. Immediately, I wanted to stir clear of lamps…it seems to be so expected. Well, the observation begins.
This happens to be a perfect season for it. I visited a nearby lake in mid-day. It was absolutely breath taking. The light of sun reflects on the lake, the sunbeams dance about the golden trees. (Golden brown, orange, yellow, and red) What a reflection gracing upon the lake – the collage of nature.
That’s it! My two materials from previous projects will be from the very first assignment…Nature.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Precedent Analysis
http://www.sculpture-design.com/Montana/rustic_artistic_lava_rock_and_nature_lampshade%20%282%29.JPG
Luminescence - wood shop
This is my first visit to the wood shop. In this photo, Kurt is scaling down my 7ft. branch. I'm repurposing - it was scavaged from the side of the road. 
Luminescence - wood shop
Matthew is securing the wood to drill a 4" (depth) x 2" (diameter) hole in the center. This is where I plan to insert the bulb and the portable luminaaire....However, I actually need it to be 6" Deep. I'll have to do a little more gutting out the center after he gets it started. A trip to Lowe's.
Luminescence - wood shop
The wood is wet, very wet. Matthew explains that this makes it more difficult to penetrate. We are also cutting against the grain; therefore, I'm asking for almost the impossible. Matthew reassure me that he is up for the challange... Am I?
Luminescence - drilling video
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Luminescence - product development
Now time to add some interest; as well as an element that the light will reflect. I choose these twigs that curl for the pattern it may create as shadows on the wall. I found them on the side of a road, where I nearly ended my life trying to pick up. 
Luminescence - product development
Ok...the cord was a problem! I had to figure out how to get the cord down the middle. I inserted a curtain rod about ¾ " in diameter for a smooth insertion. Therefore, I had to cut the cord and then reattach it. Old skool. Tommy enjoyed helping me with this ( I think). We totally reconfigured the entire wiring system. It worked and we didn't get Electrocuted.
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