“I see myself somewhere between a designer, sculptor and puppeteer,” says lighting designer Simon Schmitz. The self-description explains his Y3 lamp…
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..or more specifically, its adjustment method:
“Three spring-loaded strings [hold] the lamp’s pole in place whilst creating a choreographed movement of the springs. Its pole is connected to the three legged base by a balljoint, enabling it to lean over without the limitation of directed joints. The three legged base supports enough width to secure it from tipping over, whilst supporting the stretch of the tension springs.”
“Mechanical movement is a signature element of my work,” says Schmitz. “I want to express my love for mechanical principles by putting an emphasis on the way things work, move or behave. Designing a working principle, creating mechanical joints or orchestrating balancing acts.”
The Y3 lamp is in production by Italian lighting brand Martinelli Luce.
Source: core77