Danielle Stolz 
lamp 002, 2015 
Steel, muslin, linen, paracord, cord locks 
12.5 x 8.75 x 16.25 inches
 
This steel-frame table lamp is covered by two distinct fabric layers; an inner, removable, hand-sewn muslin shade that is flanked by four outer linen curtains. These individual curtains can be manipulated by the user via the orange cord locks to adjust the lighting as necessary. This is the second iteration in a series of lamps that enables users to adjust brightness in unexpected and playful ways. When making this lamp / was inspired by packing mules, mailboxes, Mozart's wig, and camping tents. Engaging with this piece invites you to make your own imaginative associations well beyond the lamp's function as a light.
 
Danielle Stolz is an artist and fabricator based in Chicago, IL. She creates works that are defined by their distinct personalities and narrative allure. She is motivated by a desire to communicate and play with objects beyond their functional purpose, and encourages others to interact with her work and experience this joy for themselves.
 
Photo by Aaron S Cheung, Esto.