English Ash, 2 metres

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The lattice of carved and hand finished openings appear organic and free, yet each are in the sequence of a Fibonacci spiral (found in pinecones and seashells). 

 

Formed in the shape of a flame, the piece draws attention to the unnecessary felling of ash trees caused by ash dieback.  Both a quiet protest and a celebration of the material, giving new purpose to timber that might otherwise be discarded. 

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The 440mm helical glass LED filament bulb at the base projects intricate patterns on the surrounding walls.  By day the piece is designed to be a tactile sculpture, by night a luminous focal point, blurring the boundary between lighting and art.