Adam Cruikshank, North Perth, WA

Chrysalis lights
6mm veneers: American walnut (natural), Vogue Zebrano (reconstituted veneer), American rock maple (natural), fibreglass matting.
700 x 250mm

Concept
Chrysalis pendant lights explore the capabilities of timber veneer, in a way that captures the natural beauty of the material whilst utilising its superior structural properties. During set-up, the inherent tensions in timber cause the shades to take on their own unique shape, producing beautiful, bio-forms.
The concept was inspired by the native cycads of Perth, whose leaves can be found spiraling and overlapping, creating neat effects in the sunlight. The design process was very much hands on, a matter of getting to know the materials and pushing its capabilities. Prototyping involved a progression from card models, to 1.5mm ply, leading to the development of a unique process of veneer reinforced lamination.

Finishes
Artists pigmented ink Art spectrum 1 coat, water based
Danish Organoil two coats

Joinery
Two layers of 0.6mm veneer are laid in opposite directions, reinforced by one later of fibreglass matting.

Glues
AV Syntec cross linking PVA

Photos: Victor France