ingo kalecinski uplights swarm of butterflies in reminiscences sculpture lamp
images © tommaso gimigliano
all images courtesy of ingo kalecinski

 

 

 

german designer ingo kalecinski of GNI projects has created the ‘reminiscences’ light sculpture and standing lamp as an endless swarm of uplit butterflies. the ethereal pieces catch the light as they are set free from a small, mirrored box, serving as a captivating visual distraction.

 

the lamp consists of a sharp-edged, highly polished metal base that contains a powerful, yet dimmable LED source, illuminating the butterflies above. the small critters are attached onto a minimal rod structure and each can be freely moved to changer their arrangement, encouraging a level of interaction by the user.

 

 


‘reminiscences light sculpture standing lamp’
video courtesy of GNI projects
 

 

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highly polished mirror finish + crisp edged box design

 

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the power switch and dimmer are concealed on the rear of the base

 

ingo kalecinski uplights swarm of butterflies in reminiscences sculpture lamp
close up of a joint detail

 

ingo kalecinski uplights swarm of butterflies in reminiscences sculpture lamp
close up of a butterfly

 

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the butterflies are lit from a source below, within the base

 

ingo kalecinski uplights swarm of butterflies in reminiscences sculpture lamp
the box measures 150 x 150 x 150mm and the total height of the design is 1200mm

 

 

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