Dan McMahon
Paper Lamp 03This lamp comes from ongoing studies exploring the creation of three dimensional surfaces made from nothing but plant fiber (paper). Over-beaten pulp is sprayed out of an air gun onto costom collapsible armatures. The surface is built up slowly in layers to achieve a thickness that is self-supporting but also thin enough to be an effective light diffuser. Once the paper is dry and the armatures are removed, the resulting object has an otherworldly appearance that confronts common expectations of what paper can be. The choice of Abaca fiber was made due to its strength and translucency. It’s also a fast-growing plant that is sustainably harvested.