Obäke Lantern

Immerse yourself in the world of Yokaï, where ancient spirits from Japanese Shinto folklore, rooted in the mysteries of the past, are seamlessly integrated into functional art pieces, blending tradition with contemporary craftsmanship.

Obäke - Both lamp and spirit

lantern with stone and wood inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.

  • Obäke is a lamp inspired by the Chochin-Obake (the ghost lantern) from Japan. Although it does not prominently appear in mythological tales, it is featured in Ukiyo-e (a traditional painting technique) and kabuki plays, both significant elements of the popular culture of that era. The Chochin-Obake is a Tsukumogami, an object that becomes a Yokaï (spirit) after 100 years. In stories, this haunted lantern frightens people by flapping its tongue.

    Drawing inspiration from traditional paper lanterns, which themselves are inspired by stone lanterns found in Japanese gardens, I aimed to connect the different temporalities of the lantern's evolution. The result is a lamp that feels almost alive, with open ribs made of bent wood that subtly move with changes in humidity. This movement symbolizes the lamp's evolution and transformation, embodying a new being while remaining fundamentally the same.

  • Obäke, Lantern, Yokaï serie

    • Year : 2024.

    • Materials : Danish granit, white oak,brass.

    • Technique : Wood bending.

    • Dimensions : 60x27x27cm.

    *Unique piece

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lantern with stone and wood inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood and brass inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood and brass inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood and brass inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood and brass inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.
lantern with stone and wood and brass inspired by Yokaï that have the nickname of chochin obake. Its is an unique design piece and is also a contemporary art piece that is functional.