Mycelium Lamp
Physical manifestation of the “Virtual Nature Study” series
CATEGORY
Digital Art
Animation
CGI
Product Design
Interior
DATE
2024
THE PROJECT
“Humanity follows the way of heaven, and heaven follows the way of nature.” This philosophical wisdom inspires me to focus on the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. From the perspective of Chinese philosophy, humans and the myriad elements of nature are not opposing forces but exist in harmony. This concept of “the unity of humans and nature” guides my exploration of the intersection between the artificial and the natural, and the unique evolution it fosters.
Fungi, as subtle yet powerful connections in the natural world, play a vital role in decomposition, connection, and transmission. They absorb nutrients and transfer life signals and traces through electrical impulses, silently maintaining the balance and stability of ecosystems. This intricate mechanism inspired the creation of the “Mycelium Lamp.”
As the first tangible manifestation of the “Virtual Nature Study” series, this work transforms lifeless, artificial materials into a vessel of virtual life through mycelium, presenting the flow of energy and life within ecosystems in a pure and intuitive way. By shaping the passage of time into a tangible and perceivable form, it brings the life force inherent in nature into our everyday lives.












