CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Inspired by the landscape in the iconic 1970 film Zabriskie Point by Michelangelo Antonioni. Lophocereus Marginatus or more commonly know as Mexican Fencepost Cactus scatter the Mojave desert. This handsome cactus has columnar trunks reaching heights up to twenty feet. The plant’s common name is derived from the many Mexican roadways are fenced by the cactus.

The cacti form a metaphysical backbone within the desert, that helps define the imagery of wonder of the Southwestern US. I wanted to embody this form into a nomadic light that accompanies you from space to space, from indoor to out and that moves you.

I also wanted the light to be producible under certain means. With my partner in Shanghai, we were able to have the form be completely 3D Printed and tinted the exact color to give off a warm sunset glow.

PROJECT SPECS:

Zabriskie is a portable light powered by Anker PowerCore 5000 Rechargeable Battery, a 5V COB LED Strip, custom 3D printed USB - C Charing Port and Mini SPDT Slide Switch. The light can be carried by hand or placed down for use. Its lightweight resin body was completely 3D printed.

11.68" x 5"

Website: www.rachelmcgoverndesign.com

Instagram: @rachelmcgovern_dsign

ORIGIN: Los Angeles, CA, USA