Eclectitude

Friday, July 20, 2012

Hyphae - Arboreal Lamps

I originally flagged pictures of these lamps from Nervous System because they looked interesting. When it finally seemed like the right day to feature them on the blog, I did some more digging and now I'm convinced they are the next Really Cool Thing I Need to Have (this, thankfully, is a short list otherwise I'd be a pauper.)

Each lamp is unique because it is designed by computer simulation and then printed in 3D. The simulation starts from a "seed" and builds out the circulatory system to carry nutrients to branches.

Thankfully, the lamps are currently out of stock, otherwise I'd be about $500 poorer right now. There is some pretty cool jewelry based on the same concept. I'll leave you and your credit cards alone now to talk it over.

(AND the light is energy efficient LED.)

Hyphae Organic Leaf Lamps

Hyphae Organic Leaf Lamps from Nervous System

Monday, July 9, 2012

ORBs - Interactive Lighting Art from Urbanbotics

It is well established that I lurves me some interactive art, yes? Danish artists Urbanbotics created these amazing orbs that react to voice and music. What I love most is that when confronted with unpleasant sounds, they go and hide in the seabed. I can totally relate to that idea, being a rather sound sensitive person myself.

More beauty, wonder, and whimsy in the world, please!

ORBS by Urbanbotics

Friday, July 6, 2012

Kinetic Rain at Changi Airport

I swear, all the cool art in the world is happening in Singapore. Not only do they have the Helix Bridge and the Supertrees, but now they also boast the world's largest kinetic art sculpture at the Changi Airport created by ART+COM.

This looks so unbelievably lovely, I'm just imaging what it must be like to sip your Chai Latte at the terminal while watching the peaceful drops of bronze dip and sway like an whimsical natural rainstorm.

Pictures don't do this one justice, so it's all videos on this post.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Field of Light by Bruce Munro

Blogging gets tough when the schedule goes nuts! Today, a much overdue post on stunning lighting art from UK artist Bruce Munro. I've had the video for this open in a browser tab for over a week and here it finally is.

Frosted acrylic orbs. Miles of fiber optic cable. Color scrolling projection.

Dramatic. Lovely. Cool as hell.

Also, I need this in my backyard. Somebody get on that, please, right away.

Field of Light - Bruce Munro, Artist

Monday, June 18, 2012

James Hubbell Studio Open House 2012

The annual Open House of Hubbell Studios was simply wonderful! I got to see the new Chapel finally, it is just about the most wonderful spot you can possibly imagine. Sitting inside one is treated to a spectacular view of the valley below.

More pictures to come!

James Hubbell Studio in Julian - the Chapel

James Hubbell Studio in Julian - the pool area

James Hubbell Studio in Julian - the pool

Friday, June 8, 2012

Bleigiessen Glass Sculpture - Thomas Heatherwick, Artist

From my "things that make you go ooooohhhhh" files.

This piece of 30m (that's 8 stories to US readers) high piece of loveliness hangs in the atrium of the Welcome Trust Building in London. Designed by Thomas Heartherwick, the sculpture uses 142,000 glass spheres suspended on 27,000 high tensile steel wires. The effect is almost like a waterfall of light and color.

Thomas Heatherwick - Bleigiessen Glass Sculpture

Friday, June 1, 2012

James Hubbell Home Studio II - Julian, CA

More pictures from my personal collection taken at a previous Hubbell Open House. Don't forget to pick up your tickets for this year, the event is only a couple of weeks away (June 17th!) If you can't make it, fear not, I'll be there with camera in hand during the morning tour.