‘The David’ Floor Lamp

  Meant to be subtle and not immediately noticed was the floor lamp placed in the corner of the open space where The Upside-RIGHT Chair was presented.

    The David is composed of a glass-blown hourglass shape that is effortlessly placed within a tall acrylic box and contains a frosted acrylic tube with a continuous LED strip light of 5,000 kelvins inside. Both transparent forms are mounted on a large, rectangular, white marble base. The idea is for the lamp to be presented in a similar way to how we see large marble sculptures in museums. The way The David is presented is unfamiliar because it takes the shape and aesthetic of a museum vitrine sculpture while keeping the function of a light fixture. The floor lamp was unlit and connected to an outlet with a timer. This is the element of surprise that challenged the perception of the space. Every minute the timer would turn The David on and remained on for only one minute as well. It was intended to only turn on once per group, but during the exhibition the guests stayed in the space for a longer period than expected. The temperature of the LED light revealed the true colors of the space when lit, automatically changing the environment and altering the perception of those occupying the room.