“Lunar Phased” exhibits the lunar cycles of light that reflect sunlight toward all life on earth. The story behind Lunar Phased: The moon, our great celestial body amongst the stars, undergoes a cyclical process that illuminates different surface faces elegantly for nature. Invariably orbiting in circles of light, the sun’s delicate touch gives us a radiating glimpse of a bright night sky. The cycles of the moon, we’re blessed by its shine. With the sun as our nucleus, it allows earth to glow and grow. The raw, yet complex making of life would never persevere without the impact of lunar cycles. 

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I purchased amate bark paper, which is bound pieces of wood bark with a light-papery texture. The cream color and organically shaped holes add a satisfying effect to the amber omni-light. I took a design risk and used recycled rope to add a touch of color but still maintain the theme of nature. The light brown and strings of the rope replicate the texture of a twig on a tree. I also added a homemade dreamcatcher as the nucleus so that the bulb could be inserted nicely in the center. 

I was granted the opportunity to participate in the IESNYC Lighting Competition. The theme of the competition was Circles of Light, or phase changes represented through playing with light. I decided to enter my Dreamcatcher Luminaire. 

To represent the circle of light, I implemented elements of the lunar cycle to my nature luminaire. I created laser-cut plywood shapes of the full, half, and crescent moons. Using a string-weaving technique, I transformed each moon into a dreamcatcher. This symbolizes the spiritual continuities often distinguished with the lunar cycle. Descending below are amate bark pieces, which personify the vulnerability of nature and life on earth. An omni-directional amber bulb allows for the reflection of these moons to be seen. Enveloped in a yellow dreamcatcher, this bulb imitates the shine of our sun. Its luminosity allows for the overall fixture to replicate the phase changes of the moon.