LED patina

The term patina is sometimes used in conjunction with bronze pieces, wooden furniture, oil paintings, etc. to describe the effect of time, chemicals and handling on the surface--and sometimes the geometry--of an object. Beyond copper and wood, time also alters electronics and LEDs. To some, those alterations may look like mistakes or signals of broken systems but at Disorient, we call that "LED patina." Embracing the beauty of decay we accept those signs of time as contemporary manifestations of wabi-sabi.

LED patina is Disorient's collaboration with time. We contend that broken LED circuits, are not in need of repair but rather add depth to a piece. Wear and tears are proof of engagement, proof of a life well lived, not bothered by details or concerns for one's appearance. The structure conceptually holding the piece together is GlamTech in action. States of LED patina are fleeting and precious. They should be cherished.

As time does its thing and new generations of DOers come online, self-activation sometimes incites newcomers to repair LED pieces. Caring for items in our library is welcome. We call this buffing the LEDs much like one would buff a silver candle holder. No doubt time will find ways to erode systems again, contributing to the dialog between nature and culture that we is patina.

Let Go and live happy ever after.

Further studies: data patina