Tampaa

Tampaa is a sculptural floor lamp inspired by the silhouette of Balinese women carrying baskets overhead. At a 1:1 human scale, it reflects on forms of labor performed by women that remain essential yet frequently unseen or undervalued. The monumental figure transforms the act of carrying from an everyday gesture into one of presence and recognition, acknowledging the labor, care, and contribution through which communities are sustained.

Its powder-coated steel canopy takes its form from the rice sieve, or tampah in Bahasa. The green color and custom rice-grain perforation pattern pay homage to Bali’s fertile agricultural landscape. The elongated body is constructed from hand-twisted rope made from upcycled textile offcuts, transforming discarded material back into a garment.​ When illuminated, light passes through the perforated canopy and projects an expanding pattern across the surrounding surfaces. The effect extends the figure's presence beyond its physical form, amplifying its strength, visibility, and quiet monumentality.