Artemis Isibani Sephansi ngu-Attiq Ahmed

Umdwebo Artemis Isibani Sephansi ngu-Attiq Ahmed ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2026 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ukudizayina Ukukhanyisa.

InsimbiUkukhanyisa· 2026

Artemis Isibani Sephansi

ngu Attiq Ahmed

Iklayenti: Turning Tables

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ukukhanyisa

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Mayelana ne-Artemis Isibani Sephansi

I-Artemis yisibani sephansi esenziwe ngokhuni olushisiwe nensimbi. Isibani sinesimo esimile esiphakama sisuka esisekelweni esisindayo ukuze sizinze. Ukugcina kokhuni olushisiwe kwenziwa ngendlela yokushisa i-Shou Sugi Ban, eyandisa ukuqina futhi iveze imigqa nokujula kwaleyo nto eyenziwe ngayo. Umthunzi onesimo samaqabunga amathathu usabalalisa ukukhanya ngokulinganayo, kanti iswishi elula yokuvula nokucisha ilawula isibani. Isimo saso sithathelwe kuma-finial ahlobisa amagumbi ayindilinga ezakhiweni zesitayela sase-Mughal. Isibani sinobude obungamayintshi angama-72 nobubanzi obungamayintshi angama-22.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Artemis Isibani Sephansi iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Artemis Isibani Sephansi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Artemis Isibani Sephansi iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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Izici Ezihlukile: 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.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: Height 72”
Diameter 22”
Amathegi: 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 Bokukhiqiza: Materials:
Indian Rose Wood
Metal
Techniques:
Wood lathe turning
Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese wood burning)
Inselele Yokudweba: 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.
Ucwaningo: 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.
Ugqozi: 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 Bephrojekthi: 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 Kokusebenza: 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.
Amakhredithi Ezithombe: Muhammad Ibrahim Butt