Timothy Horn’s “Medusa” Jellyfish Lamp

By Alex in Art, Pictures on May 4, 2008 at 6:22 pm


Medusa (2006) by Timothy Horn


Details of Medusa from underneath

Inspired by the illustrations of the 19th century German Zoologist Ernst Haeckel [wiki], Australian artist Timothy Horn created this 9 ft wide "jellyfish" lamp, titled Medusa, out of cast silicone and fiber optics.

Link: Timothy’s Website | Medusa installation at the Hosfelt Gallery in New York


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  1. Miss Cellania
    May 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    I’d hate to have to clean it.

  2. Deb G.
    May 4th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    That’s really beautiful…in a chilling “should be in a vampire’s castle” sort of way.

  3. Viola
    May 5th, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    That’s f’n beautiful.

  4. robin
    Sep 21st, 2010 at 9:10 am

    I want it now! I have quite the love for Haekel


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