amarist studio converts the shape of projectiles into a sculptural lighting set

spanish designers from the amarist studio explore the inner beauty in the shape and design of a mortar shell with the intention to redefine its meaning and purpose. titled ‘fuego amigo’ – friendly fire – the artwork transforms the object into a peaceful set of sculptural lights. 

reproduction into detail of a 80mm mortar grenade shell in alabaster stone and brass

throughout the process, amarist accurately reproduced the 80 mm mortar shell grenade –one of the most commonly used projectiles of the last century. the sculpture is made in alabaster stone and 24-karat gold plated brass, with LED interior lights enhancing the veins and texture of the stone. 

each sculptural light has a dimension of 450 mm in height and 80 mm in diameter

the interior LED lights beautifully enhance the natural veins and texture of the stone

exploring the mortar shell with the intention to redefine its final meaning and purpose

the LED lights in suspension 

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom