kinetic lighting activates mechanical movement in a sculpture of steel and glass

TOTEM DE LUZ by kutarq studio: a kinetic lighting object

TOTEM DE LUZ by kutarq studio is conceived as a kinetic lighting object that explores the relationship between light, movement, and spatial perception. Positioned between sculpture and functional design, the piece integrates mechanical components to enable adjustable illumination through physical interaction.

The structure is composed of stainless steel, nautical tensioners, pulleys, and counterweights, combined with an onyx diffuser and a glass sphere reflector. These elements form a visible mechanical system that allows the light source to shift vertically through a double-pulley mechanism. The movement of the spotlight alters both the direction and character of the light.

both a lighting system and a mechanical installation

In its upper position, the light is directed toward an onyx diffuser, which softens and disperses illumination upward, producing indirect ambient light. When lowered, the beam is redirected through an oval opening on the side of the structure, generating a more concentrated light suitable for reading or task-oriented use.

Through its exposed mechanics and material composition, TOTEM DE LUZ by kutarq studio operates as a lighting system that integrates motion, reflection, and diffusion within a single vertical element.

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project info:

name: TOTEM DE LUZ
designer: kutarq studio | @kutarq

lead designer: Jordi Lopez Aguilo

photographer: Iñaki Domingo | @inakidomingo

photo assitants: Diego Perez de la Cruz, David Hornillos

set design: Sara Miguel

video: kutarq studio

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