What Watt? is a memorial to and a celebration of the humble incandescent lightbulb. It’s a spherical chandelier, 1010mm in diameter made up of 1243 suspended bulbs of various shape and size, illuminated by a single low-energy light source. By 2011, all forms of incandescent light bulb will have been phased out in favour of greener alternatives. What Watt? marks the passing of a beautiful design that has remained relatively unchanged since its invention 130 years ago.

Designed and fabricated for a private commission. I will be producing an edition of ten. POA.

Tim Fishlock is a designer/artist based in London. He began his creative career fabricating the designs of Thomas Heatherwick and has gone on to produce artworks and print design for clients such as Paul Smith, Electronic Arts and Gieves & Hawkes. Tim recently finished an eighteen month stint at The Partners to concentrate on his own projects.

Data

Designer:
Tim Fishlock
London, UK

Client:
private commission

Materials:
1243 suspended bulbs

Date:
2010

Credits & Copyrights

Source:
Tim Fishlock
www.timfishlock.com

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