PATHFINDER is a wall-mounted nightlight that uses rotating apertures to modulate how light enters a space. Its form references traditional rooftop spears from rural Moldova, historically used as markers of identity and location. Reinterpreted at a domestic scale, it emits a soft, shifting glow as its panels are adjusted.
Pathfinder by Elena Mahno
Technical Specifications
Production
One of a Kind
Date
2026
Materials
Clay, Palladium Leaf & Integrated Electrical Components
Dimensions
W 2.9" x D 2.75" x H 6"
Illumination
120-C AC plug - 0.6 W LED bulb (equivalent to 4/5/6/7 watt C7 incandescent bulbs)
Certifications
UL