Chandeliers made from up to 1500 discarded pet (plastic) bottles, sourced and constructed with the help of some of the most disadvantaged residents of Mexico City. Most of the bottles aren't in production anymore because of the constant change in shape of the bottles. The chandeliers resemble crystal, reminiscent of Baroque or glass-blown pieces from Murano.

A series of lamps and sculptural furniture carved out of expanded polystyrene packaging material obtained from Viennese fish markets. At first they seem like solid blocks, only after switching them on do they appear like ivory or alabaster.

Enlightened waste

published on 22nd September 2011

Enlightened waste showcases the work of Thierry Jeannot and Gisela Stiegler. Both artists use waste packaging material to create unique light sculptures. By re-staging our unwanted material the designers demonstrate pure and genuine upcycling, reminding us to value and respect our resources and look at the possibilities for raw material afresh.

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