algae light, christian vivanco images courtesy of christian vivanco, © enrique carrazoni

 

 

 

barcelona-based designer, christian vicanco has released ‘algae’ in collaboration with spanish company, almerich. the suspension light was developed after vivanco closely observed seaweed and the coral reefs in the mexican caribbean. reminiscent of the intense and varied colors and constant underwater  movement of algae, the sculptural lamp hangs in the air, changing in its’ appearance depending on the angle at which it is viewed from. two sheets of acrylic – one colored and one clear frosted- are draped over a compact fluorescent tube, concealing the lamp and the housing.  as a result, both the emanating light and the overall color are diffused.  ‘algae’ is available in a variety colors.

christian vivanco: algae

christian vivanco: algae

 

christian vivanco: algae selected color options images © tato baeza

christian vivanco: algae algae

christian vivanco: algae algae

christian vivanco: algae technical drawing of the light