VIEWS OF A DRAGON FRUIT

Applications

Handdrawn

Completion

Sept 2021

Guelph, Ontario, CA

P 2

“Peaceful Chaos”

A lampshade inspired by the traditional rice-paper lamp. Designed to explore the idea of trying to conceal the bad with a captivating cover. Working with the message of perseverance through the symbolism of the koi.

By: Catherine Yan

P3

Objective:

Make a lampshade for the flashlight function of your phone.

Research:

The purpose of a lampshade is to:

- diffuse light in order to protect the eyes from the bare bulbs.

- decorate the space

- maximize the effectiveness

- directs the light from the light source

A rice-paper lampshade, where the essence lies within the paper carving. Possibly include a wireless charging component.

- Shoji paper

- Aluminum craft wire

- 65 lb cardstock

Inspiration:

- Japanese rice-paper lanterns

- Chinese shadow play

- Paper carving artist - Parth Kothekar

Message

The koi flying through the clouds creates a sense of peacefulness while contrasting with the irregularly shaped cage. It delivers the message of what may seem calm from a perspective does not mean the same for its other sides. Although there may be more worries than assurances, the koi is there to remind us to persevere through the difficult times.

Guelph, Ontario, CA Applications Handdrawn

Completion Sept 2021

- Gel medium

- White glue

White acrylic paint reduced the strength of light while the gel medium was able to reinforce the structure and allow light to penetrate.

One layer of card stock was too flimsy to hold its form by itself, experimented with two layers, it simultaneously lets light pass through and hold its form.

The notion of nōtan comes from a Japanese design conc ept that play s with the positive and negative space through the placement of dark and light elements. More importantly for this project, the negative carved out of a four-by-four black cardstock will become the positive space and contribute to the overall design rather than being discarded.