Artemis Isibane Somgangatho ngu-Attiq Ahmed

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Artemis Isibane Somgangatho olwenziwe ngu-Attiq Ahmed ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweeMveliso zokuKhanyisa kunye neZibane.

IntsimbiUkukhanyisa· 2026

Artemis Isibane Somgangatho

ngu Attiq Ahmed

Umxhasi: Turning Tables

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ukukhanyisa

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Malunga ne-Artemis Isibane Somgangatho

I-Artemis sisibane somgangatho esenziwe ngomthi otshisiweyo nentsimbi. Esi sibane sinesimo esiphakamileyo esithe nkqo esiphuma kwisiseko esinobunzima ukuze sizinze. Umgangatho womthi otshisiweyo wenziwe ngobuchule bokutshisa obubizwa ngokuba yiShou Sugi Ban, obuphucula ukomelela kwaye butyhile imizila nobunzulu bomthi. Isigqubuthelo esimilo samagqabi amathathu sisasaza ukukhanya ngokulinganayo, kwaye iqhosha elilula lokulayita nokucima lilawula isibane. Isimo saso sithatyathwe kwiziqhamo zokuhombisa ezithi zithwese iindawo ezingqukuva kwezakhiwo zeMughal. Esi sibane sinobude beeintshi ezingama-72 kunye nobubanzi beeintshi ezingama-22.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Artemis Isibane Somgangatho ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Artemis Isibane Somgangatho iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Artemis Isibane Somgangatho iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Artemis Floor Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece crafted from burnt wood and metal, defined by a vertically articulated form and a weighted, grounded base. The charred wood finish enhances durability while revealing material depth and texture. A trileaf-shaped lampshade softens and diffuses light evenly, while the restrained geometry balances craft and precision, allowing the lamp to function as both an ambient light source and a standalone object of design integrity.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Height 72”
Diameter 22”
Iithegi: Artemis, burntwood, charred wood, Shisham, floor lamp, Sculptural lighting, Craft As Inquiry, Material poetry, contemporary craft, Pakistani design, modern craft, design as process, hand made design
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: Materials:
Indian Rose Wood
Metal
Techniques:
Wood lathe turning
Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese wood burning)
Umngeni Woyilo: The primary challenge was achieving a precise balance between proportion and stability within a slender vertical form. Referencing historical Mughal finials required careful scaling to avoid literal replication while maintaining visual hierarchy. Structurally, the lamp demanded a weighted base and refined transitions to ensure stability without compromising elegance, requiring multiple iterations to align form, balance, and functional performance.
Uphando: The research was exploratory and practice-based, aiming to translate architectural heritage into a functional object. The objective was to study proportion, balance, and symbolic form. The methodology involved visual study, sketching, and material trials. Tools included drawings, scale mock-ups, and prototypes. The process was designer-led. Results refined stability and form. Insights showed heritage can inform contemporary design, impacting craft practice and product identity.
Inkuthazo: The design draws inspiration from Mughal architecture, specifically the finials crowning domes, studied for their proportions, vertical hierarchy, and symbolic grounding. The project translates these historic forms into a contemporary object through material experimentation with burnt wood and metal, using controlled charring to enhance durability while retaining a clear architectural lineage and crafted precision.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project commenced in September 2025 and progressed through both design development and fabrication over an estimated period of 20–24 days. Fabrication was completed in October 2025, culminating in a fully realized prototype that reflects the intended design intent and material exploration
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: The lamp is operated by a simple on-off switch, allowing light to gently diffuse through the shade while the sculpted base remains visually stable. Its tall, balanced form guides the eye upward, creating a calm presence in a room. The layered base ensures stability, while the dark finish reduces visual clutter, helping the light feel warmer and more focused in everyday use.
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Muhammad Ibrahim Butt