# Marine-Inspired Illuminators Fishy lamps by Frank Gehry are Ethereal By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-gehry-fish-lamps References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/frank-gehrys-fish-lamps/) & [foga](http://www.foga.com/) These Frank Gehry fish lamps are otherworldly and ethereal. The pieces are currently on display at the [Gagosian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity) gallery. The fish lamps are Gehry's latest designs, set to be shown in Los Angeles and Paris. Gehry first created the fish lamps in 1983 after being commissioned by the formica corporation to find new ways to use their new product, Colorcore. Working with the material led Gehry to the discovery that the broken pieces looked like fish scales. His fish-inspired designs and sculptures have continued to evolve and have even become part of the private collection of Jasper Johns. Their [scaly forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar) look discombobulated, displayed on raised platforms in these images. The fish lamps can also be fixed to poles or wall scones. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/frank-gehrys-fish-lamps/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Marine-inspired Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures that mimic elements of the ocean can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for lighting companies. - **Exploring Unconventional Materials:** Using unconventional materials in lighting design, just as Frank Gehry did with Colorcore, can lead to unique and innovative products. - **Integration of Art and Functionality:** Incorporating art into functional lighting fixtures, such as Frank Gehry's fish lamps, can be a way to create distinctive and memorable products. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Lighting companies can explore marine-inspired designs and unconventional materials to create innovative and visually striking products, like Gehry's fish lamps. - **Art and Sculpture:** Frank Gehry's fish-inspired sculptures showcase how integrating art into functional objects can lead to unique and captivating pieces that become part of private collections. - **Interior Design:** Designing lighting fixtures that are visually stunning can be an important aspect of interior design, giving designers the opportunity to explore new materials and design principles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Bar-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Acoustic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-the-deep.md) - [Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-lights.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Geometry Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp.md) - [Modern Dynamic Structural Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-table-light.md) - [3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-breeze-collection.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md)