Finn Shepherd

Shroom Lamp, 2023

PLA (Polylactic acid), Acrylic, Glue

'Shroom Lamp' serves as a visual reminder of the beautiful and robust nature of plastic.

'Shroom Lamp' combines the form of a mushroom (decomposition and nature), the style of Art Deco (whose aim was to bring beauty to mass-produced items), and plastic produced from the most modern mass-production technique of 3D printing (for Shepherd's homewares business “Belfi”). Ultimately, this work creates a unified piece that shines a light onto the beauty lying within mass-produced plastic.

'Shroom Lamp' was made to provide insight into how versatile and attractive plastic can be when used correctly. Allowing the audience and user to re-evaluate the value of plastic and consider when they should and shouldn't use it, in turn, reducing the amount of plastic needing to be recycled and thus, the amount ending up in landfill.

Finn Shepherd, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is an accomplished 3D visualizer and product designer, working for companies such as Amazon, Macquarie Bank and Telstra. His creative journey is characterized by the seamless integration of art and technology, resulting in his extraordinary designs.

Finn has a deep love for nature and is deeply fascinated by its connection to math, he challenged this passion into his 3D printed homeware business "Belfi", with the aim to create products you will want to keep forever. Since its creation in 2020, Finn has created 6 acclaimed designs which have been stocked and sold in stores across Australia and America.

Through his work, Finn aims to change the global perception on plastic and show how when used correctly, plastic can be an incredibly valuable and essential material.