Siamese Twins II Wall Lamp in Bioplastic
by Sabrina Merayo Nuñez · New York, United States

33x13x89cm (13x5x35")Bioplastic

Sold as Siamese Twins II, though its own text calls it "Sympoietic" by Sabrina Merayo Nuñez: a biodegradable collagen-bioplastic light that dims, brightens or pulses as a viewer’s hand moves closer or farther.

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Specifications
Dimensions LxWxH
Piece Weight (kg)

0.8

Production Year

2024

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Color

Design Class

Unique Pieces

FAQ
Is this a one of a kind piece?

Yes, it is listed as a unique piece, so no two are identical.

How does the motion-responsive light work?

Motion sensors are built directly into the form, and the light illuminates, dims or pulses as a viewer's hand moves closer or farther away.

What is the lamp made of?

It is made from a collagen-based bioplastic developed by the designer, which is 100% biodegradable.

Does it come with a power cord and adapter?

Yes, a 10ft DC 12V power extension cord and adapter are included.

Can the lamp be adapted for wiring or plugs in my country?

The maker can confirm — use Chat with the maker on this page.

Can I request a customized version?

Yes, this piece can be customized upon request, so reach out via Chat with the maker to discuss options.

How should I care for the bioplastic material?

The maker can confirm care instructions — use Chat with the maker on this page.

Can I return this piece if I change my mind?

Yes, it falls under the standard 14-day return policy since it is not made-to-order.

What is a wall lamp?

A wall lamp is any light fixture mounted on a wall rather than standing on the floor or a surface, or hanging from the ceiling. The category covers several formats with different purposes: decorative sconces, adjustable swing-arm reading lights, uplights that wash a wall, and small low-level pieces for stairs and corridors.

What is the difference between a wall lamp and a sconce?

A sconce is one type of wall lamp — typically a decorative fixture sitting close to the wall. "Wall lamp" is the broader term, and also takes in swing-arm reading lights and projecting fixtures that a sconce would not normally describe. In everyday use the two words overlap heavily, and most makers use whichever fits the piece.

Which type of wall lamp is best for reading in bed?

A swing-arm or adjustable piece, mounted so the arm reaches over the pillow and the light falls on the page rather than across the room. Around 300–500 lumens is enough. A fixed sconce can work if the shade directs light downward, but it will not adapt to how you sit, and it is worth checking whether the piece has its own switch before committing.

Can wall lamps replace bedside lamps?

Yes, and in a small bedroom they usually improve it — a pair of wall lamps frees both nightstands completely and removes two cables from the surface. The trade-offs are that the position is fixed once wired, and that you need to decide the height in advance rather than moving a lamp around until it feels right.

Can I put a wall lamp over a kitchen sink or worktop?

Yes, and a directional wall-mounted piece often lights a sink better than the ceiling fixture above it, since your body does not block the light. Choose a wipeable material — glazed ceramic, glass or metal — and keep paper, textile and untreated wood away from steam and cooking grease.

Do you have plug-in wall lamps for a rented flat?

Some pieces are supplied with a visible cord intended to run to a socket, which avoids any wiring work. Most are designed to be hardwired. The product page states which, and it is worth asking us before buying if a corded version is essential for your situation — not every studio offers one.

Are there battery-operated, rechargeable or stick-on wall lights?

Not meaningfully. Cordless and adhesive wall lighting is the territory of mass-produced fixtures, whereas these pieces are handmade in stoneware, glass, brass and wood, and need both a wired light source and a fixing suited to their weight. A rechargeable table lamp on a shelf is a better solution if wiring is genuinely impossible.

Can a wall lamp be used in a bathroom?

Only with an appropriate IP rating for the zone, and requirements vary by country — the area near a bath or shower is far stricter than a well-ventilated wall beside a mirror. These are handmade pieces intended for dry interior use, so ask our curation team before specifying anything for a bathroom.

Are wall lamps dimmable, and do they have their own switch?

Dimming depends on the piece: standard-socket fixtures usually dim with a compatible bulb and dimmer, while integrated LED designs dim only where the designer built it in. Switching depends on how the piece is fitted — hardwired lamps normally run from the room's wall switch, and only some designs include an integrated or corded inline switch.

Description

This lamp is listed as Siamese Twins II, though its own source text describes it as "Sympoietic" by Sabrina Merayo Nuñez, interlacing the human, non-human and technological. Nuñez developed her own 100%-biodegradable, collagen-based bioplastic, combining modern methods with medieval techniques once used for paints and adhesives, then sculpted it into lighting pieces that respond to motion sensors built directly into the form — circuits and wiring left visible rather than hidden in a casing.

As a viewer’s hand moves closer or farther, the light illuminates, dims or pulses like a heartbeat. The forms draw on transformational structures in nature — nests, chrysalises, cocoons — blending handcrafted elements with repurposed carvings, furniture fragments, veneers and crystals.

A 10ft DC 12V power extension cord and adapter are included; the lamp can be adapted to work in any country.

Dimensions LxWxH
Piece Weight (kg)

0.8

Production Year

2024

Material

Technique

,

Color

Design Class

Unique Pieces

About Sabrina Merayo Nuñez Visit Showroom →

Sabrina Merayo Nunez is an Argentinian multidisciplinary artist based in NYC. Her eclectic background includes in bio-art, biomaterials, sculpture and history of design. Rather than using petroleum based resin, Sabrina developed a collagen based bioplastic that is biodegradable and speaks back to the mediation of matter. The amber colored bioplastic is embellished and implanted with a variety of lenses, crystals, chips of bark, electronic sensors, and furniture pieces, much like the petrified tree resin that preserved biological artifacts from the Neolithic period. The surface’s intricate networks of roots, veins, and wires highlight how entangled the routes of nature and technology are and how each has influenced and been influenced by mankind.Sympoietic, her series of interactive light sculptures is activated through electronic sensors as visitors move through the space. Depending on how they are approached, they may light up, go dim, or pulse as if their hearts were beating. This animated response conjures up a living presence that seemingly acknowledges the act of being seen.Sabrina Merayo Nunez is interested in examining and bringing together three axes in her work: the processes of nature, human capacity to control them, and the technology that have emerged as intermediaries between them. Tools such as lenses, machines, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence, not only allow us to expand our senses and capacities of understanding, but modify the world we live in. Sabrina views these technologies as extensions of our perception, challenging us to consider the materiality of our own physicality. She has worked in laboratories where art and science work together, exploring growth and decay, the transformation of matter into data, and all the nuances inherent in translation.
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