SPECTACLE by Stuart Haygarth

Spectacle is created from over 1000 pairs of prescription spectacles which are linked together to resemble a traditional tiered chandelier. By using prescriptive spectacles which were once an essential tool for seeing an interesting analogy is drawn between their old and new purposes. A mirror ball light effect is produced as the light is refracted through the several layers of lenses.

TAIL LIGHT by Stuatr Haygarth

We spend a great deal of time behind vehicles, be it as a driver, passenger or cyclist. I became intrigued by the lenses covering vehicle lights – there complexity and beauty. I saw these lenses as lampshades for vehicle lights. The Tail light is created from carefully selected vehicle light lenses mainly from trucks, tractors and trailers. At present there are two versions or configurations, slim and fat. The selected lenses are grouped by style and size and attached to acrylic boxes to form robotic structures. The light structures are hung from the ceiling and illuminated by one 60w fluorescent white tube. When the vehicle lenses are illuminated they are reminiscent of stained glass.

MILLENNIUM by Stuart Haygarth

The original prototype is made from 1000 exploded party poppers collected ( on 01.01.00 ) after the Millennium celebrations in London. Each popper is suspended on a line from a platform above. The sculptural shape sways and moves like an organic form when hit by a breeze of air. Although this original light is a ' one off ' piece due to the narrative it is recreated using new party poppers. The multi-coloured version is created from blue, green, red, yellow and white poppers. There is also a black edition created purely from black poppers

The Optical chandelier by stuart haygarth

The Optical chandelier is created from over 4500 prescription spectacle lenses. The lenses are hung on monofilament line which hang from a platform. The lenses form a spherical shape which imitates a disco mirror ball but rather than the light being reflected the light is refracted through the many layers of glass lenses. A magical explosion of light is created. The light is illuminated by a clear 100w incandescent bulb.

100% Recycled paper goods designed by Willoughby Design.

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Wearable Technology Sonic Fabric Neckties Made From Recycled Cassette Tape Play Sweet Music

Cassette tape? How positively antiquarian! Conceptual artist Alyce Santoro brings this data-recording throwback (and mix-tape mainstay) into the 21st century, not only by spinning it into fabric, but also by rendering it “playable” when you run a tape head across its surface. Santoro’s limited-edition neckties, made in collaboration with Julio Cesar from 50 percent recorded audio-cassette tape and 50 percent colored polyester, are a testament to Sonic Fabric’s versatility—as well as its ability to transform even the stuffiest of suits into what Santoro dubs stealth “superhero garb.”