LIT - Mycelium Illuminated
to
Reception:
-
to
Mushroom mycelium – sometimes likened to the root structure of plants - has the unique ability to grow into a shape encouraged by its surroundings. Here that capability is utilized to form light shades that will maintain their structure and stability during use, but decompose in a home garden if left outside. Built on fixtures designed to be disassembled for repair or reuse – often with repurposed or recycled parts – these lamps are an exploration of material and function, supporting the collective challenge of making meaningful objects that leave a small footprint.
Elizabeth Stegner Patton grew up next to a wheatfield in Northern Idaho. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and sculpture from Willamette University, an MFA in Industrial Design from RIT, and is a professional designer with experience in biotechnology, medical devices, and consumer goods and services. She is interested in the intersection of art, science, and design; biomimicry and materials.
