Celestial design—Capturing the tension between shine and shadow

Circles of Shine is an ambient lighting piece inspired by cosmic events like black holes and supernovae. Designed to react to its environment, the installation uses noise and energy levels to drive a shifting light sequence across circular forms. As activity builds, the piece culminates in an “Eclipse” moment—bursting into white light before gently resetting.Crafted from hand-carved pine wood and waterjet-cut metal rings, it merges natural materials with responsive technology. Circles of Shine invites reflection on the unseen rhythms around us—ideal for homes, galleries, or social spaces that encourage interaction