Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching—these senses transmit our perception of an object, space, or anything else to the brain, leading to the feelings we have about that object or space. This tangible manifestation can be the bewildered expression of a child after tasting a sour lemon, the headbanging and foot movement when listening to rock and roll music, the tingling sensation on the skin during a romantic caress, or the realization that comes after seeing the letter “E,” which evokes familiar images from an eye test. Perceiving the surrounding world from a different perspective and interpreting it through our unique lens creates an effect that can ultimately be both distinctive and serendipitous.

The text above is my studio statement for designing objects.

One of the most important and famous works of the Dutch 20th-century painter M.C. Escher is “Relativity.” A key feature of his works is the use of mathematical shapes and symmetry. One of the concepts in this painting is the metamorphosis and transformation of one being into another in an endless chain. The varying spatial qualities with different height levels were the first things that caught my attention while walking through the project, and they unconsciously reminded me of one of Escher’s drawings, particularly its prominent physical elements like stairs and curved arches.

Based on my interpretation, which aligns with the studio’s statement and how perceptions are shaped by the senses, my initial sketch had a form that contrasted with the project’s straight lines and was entirely soft. This approach was influenced by Escher’s drawings and minimalism. Considering the color and materials used in the void (adobe), I chose the light color to be close to those, creating an object that stands out in form while harmonizing with the environment through its neutral color. Three circular plates and three wire holder screws are used to suspend the object. The three light wires pass through the wire holder screws, and to prevent the point pressure of the screws from damaging the object, a circular plate with a diameter of 7 cm is placed underneath. After adjusting the screws to the desired position, the cables are pulled up for installation. Due to the fact that the lights are suspended in the middle of the view and the lights can be seen from the middle floor, it can be said that the lights can be seen from almost all angles. When we watch TV, the light overlooks us, and when we play foosball in the upper half of the floor, we overlook the light.

Considering that the position of the lights is above the space of the TV room, the ring of the lights were installed higher than the main edge of the object so as not to cause glare. Given that the lights are suspended in the middle of the room and can be seen from the mezzanine, it’s safe to say that the lights are visible from almost all angles. When watching TV, the lights are above us, and while playing foosball on the upper level, we have a clear view of the lights Considering the large apertures of the lights, which are 90 and 70 centimeters, I needed to use a light source that would not only properly illuminate the large space below and the body of the light but also have the ability to align with the light for rotation. Therefore, rings of lights with diameters of 70 and 50 centimeters were used along with three cables, all of which had adjustable height capabilities.

Given that the position of the lights is above the TV room space, the rings of the lights were installed at a higher elevation than the main edge of the object to prevent glare. The base material of this object is paper, which is reinforced by combining adhesive and resin materials. Due to the presence of paper, the final object is very lightweight and can be attached to all types of ceilings. The final cover consists of a thin layer of resin to enhance the durability and lifespan of the object. Additionally, the mold is burned for two reasons: first, to ensure a seamless and continuous finish, and second, to produce a unique, one-off piece.