David Trubridge is an industrial designer in New Zealand.
During Milan Design Week in 2008, Trubridge displayed this lighting installation he called "The Three Baskets of Knowledge." The foundation of the installation were three baskets shaped like hammocks, each made of a different material. The play of light through them created an illusion of transparency.
Like many artists, Trubridge had a narrative in mind for his design. He used a mythological story from the New Zealand Maori about the demigod Tane. Tane was sent into the heavens to receive knowledge mankind needed to live on Earth. After receiving this knowledge in three kete (a Maori word for basket), Tane returned to the earth and created mankind.
The three baskets, as interpreted by Trubridge, included:
Kete Aronui, made of bamboo, relates to the body. It contains knowledge of the earth and the natural world, which is for all.
Kete Tuauri, made of aluminum, relates to the mind. It contains rational knowledge, which we keep for ourselves.
Kete Tuaate, made of plastic,
relates to the spirit. It contains knowledge of the spiritual world,
which we give out for others.
--Carole Gary Staples
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