Final Project: The Once-Lit Lamp

 Project description:

Inspired by Dr. Suess’s story The Lorax, The Once-Lit Lamp is an interactive art piece allowing the viewer to step into the world of the iconic character, the Onceler, in the form of a lamp with a touch of magic. As the viewer approaches The Once-Lit Lamp, one can engage in an act of environmental stewardship: upon touch, the lamp awakens and comes to life, eventually setting into motion a delicate mechanism of the growth of a vibrant flower. Symbolic of Mother Nature’s resilience, the flower blooms and sways amongst the scene of truffula trees, mirroring the positive impact of human’s responsible actions on the environment. In doing so, The Once-Lit Lamp invites viewers to reflect on human actions that affect the health of our natural world through the lens of Dr. Suess’s The Lorax. By simply touching and interacting with the lamp, the viewer becomes an advocate of the environment and its beauty. 

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