SeaLand Lamps
The SeaLand lamp collection transforms objects gathered along the coast into sculptural light domes. The project relies on the natural shapes and translucency of seashells, which are joined using a technique inspired by traditional stained glass to create dense, textured forms. Each piece is crafted from materials collected in a specific location in the Dutch region of Zeeland, with the shells' unique color palette embodying the raw character of that coastal landscape.
At their core, these objects are more than just an aesthetic record of the shoreline—they serve as a way of archiving the memory of a place, capturing a distinct moment and geographical trace in a lasting material form. The project is equally a record of time: both the hours spent on quiet, meditative walks gathering raw materials, and the slow, manual process of building each structure.
The work taps into a universal, intuitive impulse—the act of bringing home a piece of driftwood, a smooth pebble, or a few shells from a journey. When illuminated, these gathered coastal elements become vessels for personal and collective memories, carrying the quiet story of a chosen stretch of coast into the interior.
At their core, these objects are more than just an aesthetic record of the shoreline—they serve as a way of archiving the memory of a place, capturing a distinct moment and geographical trace in a lasting material form. The project is equally a record of time: both the hours spent on quiet, meditative walks gathering raw materials, and the slow, manual process of building each structure.
The work taps into a universal, intuitive impulse—the act of bringing home a piece of driftwood, a smooth pebble, or a few shells from a journey. When illuminated, these gathered coastal elements become vessels for personal and collective memories, carrying the quiet story of a chosen stretch of coast into the interior.
