Woven Brass Luminaire

This luminaire unfolds as much more than simply a light fixture—it becomes a quiet interrogation of metal’s latent softness and textile’s latent strength. Constructed from finely woven brass mesh, the piece bridges two worlds: the rigid, luminous structure of metal and the yielding, draped tactility of fabric. The brass threads are layered, stitched, and cold-welded into patterns that originate flat—but through careful manipulation are coaxed into three-dimensional, transparent forms. Light passes through the mesh, subtly illuminating its layered geometry and allowing the viewer to observe the play of shadow, the unexpected depth, and the shimmering moiré patterns that emerge across the surface as the viewer moves. The combination of brass’s inherent glow and the textile-like pliancy of the mesh creates an object that is at once sculptural and utilitarian, ambient and exacting. The stitching and cold-welding hint at craftsmanship and technique while the final form retains a weightless, almost fabric-like presence. In this way the piece becomes a study in materiality: how a material known for its solidity can instead behave as if it breathes, yields, drapes—and in doing so, how form itself can respond to technique, layering, and light.

Evan Fay is an American furniture designer and maker based in Detroit, Michigan. His work blends expressive form with intuitive construction, creating sculptural furnishings that highlight craft, spontaneity, and structure. Fay earned his BFA in Furniture Design from Kendall College of Art and Design (2014) and his MFA in 3D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2016). During his graduate studies, a formative internship with Dutch studio Kiki & Joost in 2015 further shaped his creative approach and insight. Today, Fay’s studio practice focuses on collectible design objects that balance artistic exploration with functional purpose.