CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Shaped like empty frames, Maya is a collection of light sculptures that cast light in an enticing way and bring a new dimension to an otherwise flat wall. Turning them on is an experience in itself, with their light being a direct response to the user’s movements. Inspired by the architects Luis Barragán and Tadao Ando, who masterfully used sunlight as a graphical and fundamental element in their work, the aim - and challenge - with Maya was designing a collection with a beautifully intricate effect, but an uncomplicated shape, so the light could undeniably be its most important aspect. The response to the user’s movement draws a parallel to the motions of natural light and the way it bounces back on the wall foments an illusion of a new dimension: a sense of preciousness, excitement and the idea that each of our minds is its own universe with its unique realities.

PROJECT SPECS:

Dimensions: Maya Small - 70 x 40 x 2 cm / Maya Long - 170 x 35 x 2 cm / Maya XL - 140 x 110 x 2 cm

Materials: Powder Coated Steel / 2400K LED strips / Felt Manufacturing Process: The steel U-profiles are cut, welded together with the hinge and grinded by the designer. The powder coating is done by a specialized company and the electric part is installed by the designer.

Website: www.luizaguidi.com

Instagram: @luizaguidi

ORIGIN: Balneário Camboriú, Brazil