Suspension lamp for Davide Groppi
Inspired by Luigi Pirandello's 1926 novel, this suspension lamp draws on the idea of the "Pirandellian mask", the notion that we all wear different masks depending on the situation. Just as these masks shape how others perceive us, this lamp uses a "mask" to express various aspects of light.
The design personifies light through a mobile component that reflects light from both the ceiling and floor, altering its character as the mask moves. This project was developed in a workshop led by Ron Gilad and commissioned by Davide Groppi.
The lamp features two distinct light sources, controlled by a moving component that responds to proximity sensors, adjusting the intensity of the light based on the mask’s position. Users can customize the lighting by tilting and shifting the lamp to suit different needs.