Japanese cinematographer Takao Inoue has transformed common dandelions into luminescent flowers using OLED technology, according to a Tamago and Spoon report.
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Takao Inoue's OLED Tampopo luminaires. (Photo Courtesy of Takao Inoue) |
The luminaires, OLED Tampopo, are made from real dandelions that are delicately harvested, and encased in acrylic glass. An OLED is installed in the stem of the flowers.
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Two OLED Tampopo luminaires illuminating in the dark. (Photo Courtesy of Spoon and Tamago) |
According to Inoue’s introduction on the website, the work tries to convey a sense of fragility, while serving as a nostalgic object that reminds people of plucking dandelions in the wild.
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OLED Tampopo luminaires illuminating in the dark. (Photo Courtesy of Spoon and Tamago) |
The designer has not unveiled the final pricing yet, but the luminaires will be available for purchase on Tokyo Somewhere sometime later.
