Symbioosa
by LLEV Studio
Tribute to Mycelium
Symbioosa is a tribute to mycelium, the fungi to which we owe the existence of plants and other important manifestations in nature. While light gives energy to all life, mycelium, on the other hand, grows underground, quietly and without light. The illumination of Symbioosa figuratively grows out of the darkness to shine.
“We found our greatest source of inspiration in mycelium – meaning mushrooms – and their most characteristic shape, which we worked into an asymmetrical form. Many mushrooms are fluorescent at night, and there have even been experiments which have noted mycelial sound waves, hinting that they are in fact unique living organisms. They may not have a brain, but they are part of an immense network – mycelium. And our lightings are just as smart,” says the LLEV Studio.
Mycelium Forms
Just like the Symboll collection, Symbioosa too is made by blowing the glass into forms made of mycelium, which transforms the glass on heated contact and helps it form into uniquely organic forms. Nature took an active part in creating these lightings, facilitated by the natural processes of mycelium growth and beech wood shavings.
Symboll Glassware
The Symboll glassware set was made using the same process, becoming not only unique in its form, but also being the very first collection to use mycelium as part of the technological process of glassmaking.
