Alexandru Preotesea-Wagner, The Impossible Lamp (Student)

The impossible lamp is a juxtaposition of organic, curved shapes and engineered geometric forms. The shapes come to life through the power of steambending. It is a testament to the possibilities presented through combining imagination and craftsmanship. The gravity defying features are made possible by the tensegrity principle, where an object that is put under tension can appear to be floating. This lamp is made from ash, with inlays of wenge and ebonised oak. The tension holding it together is made of stainless steel wires and turnbuckles. The lamp is also smart home compatible, with integrated LED lights that can be operated through an app or remote control. I attend UCOL Palmerston North, New Zealand and my lecturer is Rowan Dicks.

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