The Pelk Lighting by Mostafa Arvandbarmchi Creates Wing-Like Shadows
Amy Duong — March 13, 2026 — Art & Design
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The Pelk lighting collection by Mostafa Arvandbarmchi draws inspiration from the form and layered structure of a black sea shell. Each Pelk module consists of two curved metal arcs that partially wrap around a frosted spherical globe, leaving the front open so light can spill outward rather than being fully enclosed. The arcs feature a brushed, darkened finish with subtle surface texture, creating a sculptural frame that emphasizes the lamp’s organic geometry.
The curved shells shape how light spreads across surrounding surfaces, casting wide shadow patterns behind the fixture that resemble wings extending along the wall. The Pelk collection appears in two configurations: a floor lamp that mounts two modules on a slender vertical rod and a pendant version that arranges four modules along a suspended cable. Each module rotates slightly along the structure, producing a gradual spiraling composition that emphasizes the lamp’s sculptural presence in a room.
Image Credit: Mostafa Arvandbarmchi
The curved shells shape how light spreads across surrounding surfaces, casting wide shadow patterns behind the fixture that resemble wings extending along the wall. The Pelk collection appears in two configurations: a floor lamp that mounts two modules on a slender vertical rod and a pendant version that arranges four modules along a suspended cable. Each module rotates slightly along the structure, producing a gradual spiraling composition that emphasizes the lamp’s sculptural presence in a room.
Image Credit: Mostafa Arvandbarmchi
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Sculptural Lighting — The fusion of lighting and sculptural form suggests opportunities for fixtures to become primary aesthetic focal points that redefine room composition and user perception of space.
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Shadow-driven Design — Shadows As A Design Element open pathways for luminaires to programmatically manipulate ambiance and visual storytelling through controlled negative space.
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Modular Rotational Fixtures — Interlocking, Rotatable Modules enable adaptable spatial narratives and personalized light distribution that challenge static, one-size-fits-all luminaires.
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