A sculptural lamp series rooted in tradition, memory and feminine power.
Light as Living Matter
Salù Iwadi Studio introduces the Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Lamp Collection as a continuation of its practice of blending craftsmanship with cultural storytelling. Rather than treating light as purely functional, the series frames it as something alive—something that is held, shaped and gradually revealed. Drawing from the Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ tradition, the works center on feminine authority as a generative force tied to balance, continuity and social harmony.
Three Forms, One Continuum
The collection is made up of three distinct pieces: GLD01, GLD02 and GLD03. Each explores different expressions of lineage and connection. GLD01 stacks three vessels to represent ancestor, mother and child, while GLD02 merges these identities into a single continuous form. GLD03 brings the idea into a more intimate scale, designed to be experienced closer to the body. Across all three, carved oak vessels take on symbolic forms tied to the womb, the calabash and the orí, reinforcing themes of origin and destiny.
Material, Symbolism and Restraint
Sand-cast brass spirals cut through the wooden forms, adding both texture and meaning. Their rough surface references cycles of gestation and grounding in the earthly realm, while also controlling how light moves through each piece. The contrast between oak and brass creates a sense of restraint, where illumination is not simply emitted but carefully contained and released, emphasizing a quieter, more intentional relationship between light, form and cultural memory.
