The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires handcrafted from traditional shoji paper by Japanese artisans. The harshness of electricity is … transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin the sun. (Noguchi)
Lampshades: shoji paper, some partially painted. Some models with end pieces in wood/bamboo.
Structure: bamboo/steel wire.
Legs: painted steel wire.
