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Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsDutch designer <a title="Paula Artzen Unveils Ernst Haeckel-Inspired Mesmerizing Lights at Dutch Design Week" href="http://www.paulaarntzen.nl/" target="_blank">Paula Artzen</a> specializes in interior design and intricate lighting. She creates beautiful lamps using the most humble materials, like paper and Tyvek, and she adds a third dimension by cutting and folding them. We came upon her latest work, which is a series of beautiful floating lamps made from <a title="Paula Artzen Unveils Ernst Haeckel-Inspired Mesmerizing Lights at Dutch Design Week" href="http://inhabitat.com/turbine-pendant-lamp-made-with-100-recyclable-materials/" target="_blank">recyclable</a> polypropylene and inspired by the work of German biologist Ernst Haeckel, at <a title="Paula Artzen Unveils Ernst Haeckel-Inspired Mesmerizing Lights at Dutch Design Week" href="http://www.ddw.nl/" target="_blank">Dutch Design Week</a>.1
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsPaula Artzen’s work was hanging beautifully in a dark room at the huge Eindhoven design event in an exhibition called MIX’D.2
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsShe usually finds inspiration in nature, like she did with her vulnerable yet powerful “Butterfly” collection.3
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsFor her latest work, she was inspired by the drawing on a book by German biologist and philosopher Ernst Haeckel -- “Kunstformen der Natur” – released back in 1904!4
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsHaeckel’s book is full of all sorts of detailed drawing of organisms from the natural world, including plants, birds and sea creatures.5
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsThe designs are characterised by a strong symmetry and attention to detail, which can also be seen in Artzen’s brilliant designs.6
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsFor her latest work, this young Dutch designer opted for a material that is stronger and more durable than paper and can be recycled: polypropylene.7
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsThis petrol-based material also gives off a softly glow that helps creating a whimsical atmosphere in the room making the organisms stand out and “float”.8
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsThoughtfully conceived, these lamps are light and flat-pack, which makes it easier to ship minimizing environmental impact.9
Paula Artzen's polypropylene lampsA functional work of art that is beautiful and sustainable, Paula Artzen’s new luminaries brightened up Dutch Design Week.10
