Julian Melchiorri is a biotechnologist and design engineer and I think you’ll agree- a genius as well. While he first rose to prominence after creating the first synthetic biological leaf, I think his 2017 living chandelier called “Exhale” was an even bigger masterpiece:
“The green lighting piece is composed of 70 glass leaves filled with green algae, which absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. The transparent liquid filters through light, giving off a warm glow. While green design is often based on clean lines and ultra-modern styles, Melchiorri’s chandelier is a sophisticated lighting piece that proves eco-friendly concepts can come in a myriad of styles.
…Melchiorri was awarded the Emerging Talent Award during London Design Week, which is given out to individuals who have made an impact within five years of graduation. And while the Exhale chandelier is still a prototype, the young designer hopes to bring the technology to larger buildings in the future, helping them combat harmful emissions.”1
(I’m currently waiting to hear back from the artist about getting one for myself. Yes, I’m THAT excited!)
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Because the piece is modular its leaves can be configured into different forms and it’s functional for both indoor and outdoor use. Beautiful. It’s really just incredibly beautiful.
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We need to encourage designers like Melchiorri. The world needs every artist, engineer, designer, etc. available to help tackle how best to clean up our environment and keep it that way, for generations to come.
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