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Grain and Fire Portal Crystal Light Sculpture by Sunny Jackson |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
SJ: The Yin and Yang philosophy of seemingly opposite forces that are actually interconnected and interdependent of one another was of particular interest in how this design was conceived and consequently how it evolved. By taking something that was decaying and returning back to the Earth and inlaying it with something light and naturally prismatic such as the quartz crystal, a yin and yang effect was created. It was the juxtaposition of these materials, the tree and the crystal; both born of the same Earth; yet sharply contrasting in texture, form and material that made the marriage complete.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
SJ: So much of our built environment is made of man-made materials which are, by in large, a detachment from nature and our connection to the Earth. The furnishings and objects within the spaces we occupy are so altered from their original source that there is essentially no semblance of nature left. It is important to bring people back to the origin of things and so the Grain and Fire Portal Light was conceived and is meant to showcase the raw materials from which it is made and highlight the perfect design of nature in its original form and beauty. Most people are amazed to learn that quartz crystals are formed this way naturally and have not been altered or polished from their original state. It is also noteworthy that they are around 280 million years old and grow deep within the Earth. The wood too was chosen especially to highlight the process of time and erosion with centuries old wood finishing techniques including the shou sugi ban method of charring wood with fire as a means of preservation. So with nature as the palette and the muse, a novel and contemporary light sculpture was conceived.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
SJ: I intend to open a studio/factory where I can create many more pieces and introduce further iterations of the design. I hope to partner with other designers and suppliers where my art will be appreciated and enjoyed. I hope to work specifically with wellness oriented industries and designers who share an appreciation for ecologically built works that have higher meaning and add meaningful value to people’s lives and the spaces they inhabit.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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