Copenhagen-based design studio Frederik Gustav has created a system of light-diffusing paper screens held together by fine threads, which is highlighted as part of our Dezeen x The Mindcraft project 2022 collaboration.
Titled Paperwork, the light installation is one of 10 Danish designs presented in The Mindcraft Project exhibition.
The installation is made from paper, thread, steel weights and a light source
To create Paperwork, a series of threads were suspended and weighted down by small steel weights, which twist together to create tension.
The tension between threads was used to hold translucent paper sheets around an artificial light source without damage to the delicate sheets.
Frederik Gustav chose cardboard paper for the translucent sheets for its copper hue "The humble nature of the exposed system brings with it a sense of value to the everyday piece of paper, exploiting its level of opacity and textural beauty once illuminated," said Frederik Gustav.
The design duo describes how they observed that weighted thread naturally intertwines together, "providing two parallel lines with the clamping ability to fasten relatively light objects, such as paper".
Paperwork can be scaled to different sizes and arrangements
According to the designers, Paperwork showcases the beauty of simple, everyday and accessible materials.
The light-diffusing sheets are made from cardboard paper, chosen for its copper-like hue when illuminated, and treated with beeswa...