Dirk van der Kooij – Fresnel Lamp

Dirk van der Kooij – Fresnel LampThe Fresnel divides and scatters light through the hills and valleys of low resolution 3D printing. As if ripples in water, the concentric design sees glittering bands pulsate outwards from a central, steel droplet. Hot ribbons of recycled plastic build the lens slowly, layer by layer. Sourced from rooftop windows, safety glasses, and industrial chocolate moulds, this unlikely source material gifts durability and glasslike transparency to the Fresnel.