Gul Robinson

Title:
PYRO sculpture pendant light

Concept Statement:
During my brainstorming I came across Pyrite , mineral with perfectly formed fascinating cubes, penetration twins and other geometric shapes . WatchingPyrite crystalformation from all the angles seems to be answer of all the meanings of word "CRYSTALLIZE ( to cause to form crystal or assumea definite form ).
I used the technical meaning for design concept for "PYRO". I tried to replicate that unique gold look alike definitive crystallize quality of Pyrite by designing intertwined cubes representing the crystal's shape and position in polishedSheet metal hollow channels and using LEDS (which are energy efficient thus reducing carbon emissions) inside them to illuminate the structure and surrounding. The construction of PYRO uses only laser cut Sheet metal strips and Led light rope (Neo Flex) .
 My goal was to create a minimalist lightweight design by using minimummaterials andformers are used for sheet metal channels to join cubes. PYRO is made of recycled brass coloured anodised aluminium sheet metal due to environmental concerns and all the material used arerecyclables .The main design challenge was to get the natural looking configuration like that of a pyrite crystal as well as sustainable design with easy manufacturing.

Project Specs:
Stunning light fitting, made of only two unique parts. Inexpensive and designed for mass production. Based on crystalline form of Pyrite, with definite form and straight lines.
Laser cutters and Formers were used to createsheet metal channels that house the LED. Pyro ismade of only one unique part. Inexpensive and designed for mass production.
Sustainability and eco friendly manufacturing can create great affordable unique designs that can be mass produced. Aluminium channelwere used to create cubes which were assembleto create PYRO.
Dimensions;
length total 1532mm
Width 856mm
breath 748mm
Cubes
Length 420mm
Height 420mm
Width 4420mm

Bio:
I am currently a B.Industrial design student at Western Sydney University with eight year experience in art therapy who loves working on diverse projects, both large and small.  I did my diploma in Industrial design from Lidcombe Design school at South Western Tafe Sydney.I take my inspirations from Biomorphism and Natural forms in nature. I prides myself assustainability conscious designer aiming to achieve high standards of design and craftsmanship. My inspiration to create designs aremy mum Lady Nadira Naipaul who loves art and unique designs.

Place of Origin:
Sydney, Australia