It’s a tree, a luminous tree that projects its shadow on the wall. But, how? It’s an oil lamp, named ‘Lumen Tree’, invented and designed by Adam Frank. You must be thinking, the word ‘oil lamp’ contradicts with it’s being eco-friendly. But, the flame comes from a 17-hour liquid wax fuel cell, which is both odorless and clean-burning. And the tree and the body of the lamp are made of acid-etched stainless steel. When the flame flickers, the shadow moves, as if the shadow-tree is natural. It’s cool and romantic.
Adam Frank focuses largely on investigations into the nature and possibility of using light in design. Frank is internationally recognized for his ingenuity, after he began his work with a high-tech theater company in San Francisco. Visit his website to witness some of his other truly awesome inventions and installations.
