Nir Meiri’s New Mycelium and Metal Light Collection
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The London-based Nir Meiri Studio, in collaboration with BIOHM, has created a new lighting collection from Mycelium and metal.According to Nir Meiri, the table lamps collection is a result of an ongoing material research in mycelium — the vegetative part oNir Meiri’s New Mycelium and Metal Light Collection
The London-based Nir Meiri Studio, in collaboration with BIOHM, has created a new lighting collection from Mycelium and metal.According to Nir Meiri, the table lamps collection is a result of an ongoing material research in mycelium — the vegetative part of the fungus. “Mushrooms or fungi are truly wondrous organisms with significant untapped potential. Mycelium consumes organic and synthetic waste to grow into desired shapes and different types of waste alter its properties. This could have highly significant implications for ridding our planet from the mountains and islands of synthetic waste. When lit, the light project on the mycelium from below and glows back as soft natural light,” says Meiri.“The inspiration for this design comes from the fungi itself, resulting in ‘a little garden of lights’ imitating the shapes of mushrooms growing in the wild,” he adds.Nir Meiri studied Industrial Design at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. After graduating Meiri was accepted to the prestigious interns program, part of the Keter Plastic Group, D-Vision. In 2009, Meiri started working as a product designer and art director for an international furniture company. In 2010, Meiri established his own studio, Nir Meiri design studio. The studio offers an out of the ordinary approach to everyday objects, and specializes in lighting design.Nir Meiri is represented by leading galleries worldwide including Nilufar gallery and Spazio Rossana Orlandi in Milan, Mint gallery, and 19 Greek Street gallery in London, Design Museum Holon, and Tiroche Auction House in Israel, amongst others.BIOHM is a London-based startup working on developing sustainable solutions for the built environment.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the collection. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more