painterly spectrum colored-resin lamps developed by taeg nishimoto

japanese architect, designer and professor taeg nishimoto combines resin and parchment paper in ‘painterly spectrum’, a collection of colored-resin table lamps. created using a straight-forward technique, each piece begins with a latex painted section of parchment paper. when dried, the surface is coated in epoxy and allowed to dry approximately 60%. before the material is too rigid, it’s placed on an angled edge to mold into a V-shape. when entirely dry, paper is removed, leaving the hardened resin with the unique texture of its latex predecessor.

a colorful aura projects on the surrounding wall
images © TN/MOS (taeg nishimoto)

‘painterly spectrum’ lamps consist of three connected sections slid atop a triangular base. due to attachment, various colored forms can be placed on the mount for easy swapping. décor during the day, and dreamy amalgamation of hue at night, nishimoto’s ‘painterly spectrum’ is a collection both functional and poetic. 

illuminated on reflective surface

‘painterly spectrum’ lamps by taeg nishimoto

unlit and lit

front view

piece samples: each approx. 30 – 40 cm, 3 mm thick

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edited by: nick brink | designboom