The foundation of this artifact is a dialogue between industrial precision and organic endurance. It utilizes abandoned river timber foraged from the Chattahoochee River Valley—wood that has been scarred, bleached, and reshaped by the elements. By integrating a central luminous lens into this weathered base, the piece creates a stark juxtaposition: the chaotic history of the material is held in a state of perfect, intentional illumination.
"The Lamp of Reclamation" is a visual meditation on the second law of thermodynamics. While entropy dictates that systems move toward disorder and darkness, this work represents a Tenacious Reclamation of that which was discarded. The light does not obscure the scars of the timber; rather, it identifies them as the source of the work’s integrity. It is a functional reminder that the most profound beauty often emerges from a history of resilience rather than perfection.
As a "Living Vital Artifact," this luminaire is designed to serve as a daily tool for the Steward. It is a work that has "earned its light" through a process of foraging and transformation. In the quiet space of an interior, it stands as an anchor of perspective, demonstrating that the negative can be transformed into a potent symbol of renewal and lasting beauty.
Official Title: The Lamp of Reclamation: Light of Resilience
Unique ID: MBD-25-LOR-001
Series: The Reclamation Luminaires
Classification: Functional Sculpture / Mixed Media Assemblage
Dimensions: [Insert measured height/width/depth]
Edition: 1/1 (Unique Original)
Provenance: Accompanied by the full Signature Series Provenance Packet and Archive Folder
The foundation of this artifact is a dialogue between industrial precision and organic endurance. It utilizes abandoned river timber foraged from the Chattahoochee River Valley—wood that has been scarred, bleached, and reshaped by the elements. By integrating a central luminous lens into this weathered base, the piece creates a stark juxtaposition: the chaotic history of the material is held in a state of perfect, intentional illumination.
"The Lamp of Reclamation" is a visual meditation on the second law of thermodynamics. While entropy dictates that systems move toward disorder and darkness, this work represents a Tenacious Reclamation of that which was discarded. The light does not obscure the scars of the timber; rather, it identifies them as the source of the work’s integrity. It is a functional reminder that the most profound beauty often emerges from a history of resilience rather than perfection.
As a "Living Vital Artifact," this luminaire is designed to serve as a daily tool for the Steward. It is a work that has "earned its light" through a process of foraging and transformation. In the quiet space of an interior, it stands as an anchor of perspective, demonstrating that the negative can be transformed into a potent symbol of renewal and lasting beauty.
Official Title: The Lamp of Reclamation: Light of Resilience
Unique ID: MBD-25-LOR-001
Series: The Reclamation Luminaires
Classification: Functional Sculpture / Mixed Media Assemblage
Dimensions: [Insert measured height/width/depth]
Edition: 1/1 (Unique Original)
Provenance: Accompanied by the full Signature Series Provenance Packet and Archive Folder
