Carbon 451 lamp
American artist/designer Marcus Tremonto has created the Carbon 451 Lamp.
When Patrick Brillet of The Apartment Gallery, London, asked Marcus Tremonto to design a light out of Carbon Fiber, he decided to make a work that would utilize all the properties of the material beloved of supercar manufacturers; its lightness and strength were able to support the complexity of curves while being able to support itself.
The light comes from electroluminescent electronic paper that is no thicker than 0.5mm, which works by placing phosphor crystals between two electrically conductive layers which, once given 240 volts of power spurs the phosphor into lighting up creating…
Marcus Tremonto - The Apartment Gallery
Lynda Moule
When Patrick Brillet of The Apartment Gallery, London, asked Marcus Tremonto to design a light out of Carbon Fiber, he decided to make a work that would utilize all the properties of the material beloved of supercar manufacturers; its lightness and strength were able to support the complexity of curves while being able to support itself.
The light comes from electroluminescent electronic paper that is no thicker than 0.5mm, which works by placing phosphor crystals between two electrically conductive layers which, once given 240 volts of power spurs the phosphor into lighting up creating…
more than a light fixture, this chandelier like light sculpture is a stylish masterpiece of form and shape, which utilizes new techniques and manufacturing processes.
An inspirational work of art if you are lucky enough to have a very high ceiling space!
Marcus Tremonto - The Apartment Gallery
Lynda Moule
posted by Light IQ @ Thursday, December 17, 2009 
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