Little Sun 2012

Olafur Eliasson made this optimistic little lamp, titled Little Sun. It's a sunny yellow, like a field of gold, and when you turn it on, it glows with a soft light. I’m picturing Eliasson, somewhere maybe not so sunny, dreaming of warmth and brightness. Maybe thinking about how something small can have a big impact. It is a simple object, but it feels full of intention, the yellow is so vibrant. It reminds you that even on the cloudiest days, there's always a little bit of sunshine to be found. The simple gesture of switching it on, it feels like a tiny act of hope. Artists like Eliasson are always nudging us to think differently, to see the potential in everyday things. And in this case, to remember the power of light, both literally and metaphorically.