CFLs

The advent of compact fluorescents has been a boon for energy savers everywhere, but to date the things have been rather utilitarian to look at. A lampshade goes a long way, true enough, but there's something innatelty satisfying about good design, even in ordinary objects like light bulbs. Well, CFLs have been around long enough now that a few brave and enlightened souls (forgive the pun), have been inspired to create art with them. Hulger's Plumen Project is a "reaction to the lack of real diversity, imagination and personality offered by the market today."  Their twisty, witty bulbs make you want to put the lampshade on your head and throw a party. Link via Inhabitat.

Equally delightful is the recycled fluorescent tube light by artist Castor Candensis.