British architect and designer Umut Yamac delivered the striking Array pendant for Vibia, a compelling collection of sculptural lights that envelop and intrigue. 

An exploration of the potential of thread to craft lightweight and dynamic lighting installations, the Array pendant series is composed of lightweight polyester threads that are pulled tight between two substantial metal rings – aluminum at the top and brass at the bottom, both in matte black. 

Array comes in conical (in three widths) and cylindrical (in three widths) silhouettes, and the distinct yet familiar shapes can be used independently or grouped together to form unique arrangements. 

The first collaboration between Yamac and Vibia, Array has a strong dimensionality that is soften by its inviting materiality. Technically produced threads are layered to an extent that they play with the perception of volume, weight and depth, instilling an entirely new spatial experience. 

With the LED source expertly concealed within the lower ring, Array’s casts soft downlighting at the same time it washes upwards with a spectacular gradient effect that playfully interacts with the tone and texture of the threads. The intricate construction of the threads lends a moiré patterning that gives illusion of movement, with the individual cords seeming to vibrate as light passes through them. 

Suitable for use in commercial and residential settings, the Array pendants by Umut Yamac come in three solid but semi-transparent colourways – Green, Terracotta and Beige – that produce a ghostly illumination.