Mmckenna Orchadia Lamp Mobil - LED like lights Start Price USD 499.95 Current Price USD 499.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Rosemead See more about 'Mmckenna Orchadia Lamp Mobil - LED like lights' Description Mmckenna Orchadia Lamp Mobil - LED like lights A collaborative work by Mark Mckenna, of Design Emulation Kit fame, and Rodger Stevens A collaborative work by Mark Mckenna, of Design Emulation Kit fame, and Rodger Stevens, Orchadia is an object made of printed circuit board material and LED-like incandescent lights. Designer Information It all began as a collaborative work between sculptor Rodger Stevens and designer Mark McKenna. Inspired by a motion control system Mark designed and fabricated, gallerist and mutual friend John Erik Karkula introduced the two; Rodger then conceived and produced the wire teardrop mobiles. In response mmckenna produced the complementary lighted mobiles, aided by Mark's expertise in and appreciation of the printed circuit board. The artwork was first displayed in the design store Karkula to celebrate NY Design Week 2007. It consisted of 12 mobiles, both lighted and unlighted, all moving according to the dictates of the motion control system. Orchadia received enthusiastic acclaim and was featured on the prominent design blog MoCo Loco. Currently, the team is preparing to exhibit the artwork this autumn at the Hangaram Design Museum in Seoul, South Korea. In a whirlwind of Orchadia excitement, the mmckenna team reasoned, "Everybody should have one of these beautiful treasures." So we have set out to do just that. The product version of Orchadia is smaller and more robust, but still exudes the magic of the original. Technology A lover of technology might say that Orchadia represents the apotheosis of the printed circuit board. The same process used to shape PCB's pioneered in the Designer Emulation Kits was employed to maximum effect. In place of the standard green coating and rectangular shape is nickel finish and an elegantly curved profile. Brought to light by some of the world's smallest incandescent lamps, the mobile employs technology originally created for the aerospace industry. These lamps are small, consume minimal power, and best of all, radiate a warm and comfortable light. Connected by amazingly thin custom-made wire, Orchadia is as magical and delicate as it appears. Features Orchadia is a lighted mobile designed to function individually or in groups. A masterful adaptation of a large piece of pure artwork, Orchadia blurs the line between art and design. Technical Specs: Hand assembled 230 / 125 / 9 Volts 15 Watt total power consumption 50cm x 120cm overall size 7m cord length Energy Star and ROHS compliant UL listed transformer Made in the U.S.A. FAQs: How long will Orchadia last? The lamps are rated to last 100,000 hours (11.41 years) of continuous use and making Orchadia ideal for public spaces like hotel lobbies. I notice that the blue thing at the top of the mobile gets hot, is that normal? Yes. That is the resistor; it maintains the optimal current for the lamps, it is normal for it to be hot, and it requires no maintenance. Be careful! Why didn't you use LEDs? The light quality of the lamps used in Orchadia is warmer and less harsh, and therefore more pleasing, than LEDs. Since the power consumption is approximately the same between the two types, there was no contest. Is Orchadia an environmentally friendly product? The lamps require very little energy, and the mobile is entirely Energy Star and ROHS compliant. There are no heavy metals used in its construction. Additionally, the design was optimized to create minimal circuit board waste. My mobile is broken. Can I fix it? Unless you are used to soldering small electronic components, you probably cannot. The mobiles are inherently delicate and should be handled with care. Please contact mmckenna if you need a repair, we will arrange it. Can I mount my Orchadia to a ceiling outlet box? We are evaluating different mounting methods to do just this. In general, doing so requires a 9V transformer and some kind of adapter plate. Please contact mmckenna if you have a custom request. I am moving to a different country, can I use Orchadia outside the U.S.? Yes. Orchadia uses a universally compatible power adapter. The blades are changeable. Contact mmckenna to get the style appropriate for your country. 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