Name: Gogo Lampshades
Availability: InStock

Tanner Bowman’s Gogo Lampshades are composed of vibrant, translucent Pony beads and everyday pipe cleaners, that he patiently and meticulously interweaves around LED tubes over several weeks. These lights are designed lean against a wall, from which they emit a lively and welcoming glow. Based in Chicago, Tanner Bowman’s T.B.D. Studio specializes in handcrafted queer, unconventional, and joyous objects made of traditional crafting materials, especially those— like pipe cleaners— commonly enjoyed in childhood.

The strong and masculine Bronco Gogo Lampshade by Tanner Bowman is hand-woven entirely from a mosaic of pony beads and pipe cleaners around a mesmerizing LED tube light core. Drawing inspiration from the diverse world of gogo dancers in the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, each lampshade is given a performer's name to reflect its unique energy. Bronco, inspired by the Denver Broncos football team, is a masculine and determined stallion on the stage. Lean him against your wall and let his strong character radiate a sense of resilience into your home.

A beacon of femininity and color, the Claire Gogo Lampshade by Tanner Bowman is hand-woven entirely from a mosaic of pony beads and pipe cleaners around a mesmerizing LED tube light core. Drawing inspiration from the diverse world of gogo dancers in the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, each lampshade is given a performer's name to reflect its unique energy. The lampshade, inspired by the mall chain store Claire's, is a champion of all things sparkly for young girls and boys alike. Lean it against your wall and let her youthful, whimsical essence radiate empowering softness into your home.

Colorful and dynamic, the Topper Gogo Lampshade by Tanner Bowman is hand-woven entirely from a mosaic of pony beads and pipe cleaners around a mesmerizing LED tube light core. Drawing inspiration from the diverse world of gogo dancers in the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, each lampshade is given a performer's name to reflect its unique energy. Topper, inspired by colorful tin spinning tops from the designer's childhood, evokes the flamboyant exuberance of a whirly-twirly plaything. Lean them against your wall and let their rainbow energy brighten any corner of your home.

Regal and benevolent, the Lotus Gogo Lampshade by Tanner Bowman is hand-woven entirely from a mosaic of pony beads and pipe cleaners around a mesmerizing LED tube light core. Drawing inspiration from the diverse world of gogo dancers in the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, each lampshade is given a performer's name to reflect its unique energy. Inspired by the lotus flower, Lotus embodies the universal symbolism of enlightenment, rebirth, and awakening. Lean her against your wall and let her pink and lime aura bring a divine sense of transformation into your home

Bold, playful, and classic, the Memphis Gogo Lampshade by Tanner Bowman is hand-woven entirely from a mosaic of pony beads and pipe cleaners around a mesmerizing LED tube light core. Drawing inspiration from the diverse world of gogo dancers in the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, each lampshade is given a performer's name to reflect its unique energy. Memphis is inspired by Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Milano movement of design. Lean him against your wall and let his eclectic charm shine a light of stubborn silliness into your home.

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