A sculptural lamp made from five sheets of a cultivated bacterial cellulose material called Celium is now available to order.
Lapso is the result of a collaboration between Mexican studio Natural Urbano and Polybion, a company that grows biomaterials from fruit waste.
It is offered in two editions: Natural, which has a honey-toned hue, and Humo, a dyed darker variation. Both editions are made from Celium in its translucent state. Every lamp produced is unique due to the natural growth patterns of the bacteria, resulting in variations in texture, density and tone.
‘We set out to create a presence that changes with light and context. With Celium, we worked with a material that responds to its environment. Lapso holds a pause when off and becomes atmosphere when on – a functional object with sculptural intent,’ said Lorena Márquez, co-founder and director at Natural Urbano.
‘From the beginning, we wanted it to feel like a living piece. The design grew from what the material allowed and what it is. It evokes a breathing skin, something evolving – a sculptural light that is more than a lamp, inviting you to pause and notice,’ added Sebastián Beltrán, founder and director, Natural Urbano.
