Mathmos X Camille Walala

The fifth and concluding limited edition of the 60th anniversary Astro collection marks a vibrant collaboration with the bold and colourful French designer, Camille Walala.

Mathmos X Camille Walala

Camille Walala is a dynamic force in contemporary design, renowned for her bold and playful aesthetic. Her work fuses geometric patterns, vibrant colours, and strong graphical elements inspired by the Memphis movement and Pop Art. Although Camille started as an artist with a background in textile design, her distinctive style now transcends various mediums, from interiors and textiles to large-scale murals and installations. Camille Walala’s creations exude energy and positivity, transforming spaces into lively and engaging environments.

Limited edition Camille Walala Astro lava lamp

Camille Walala brought her signature aesthetic to the Astro design by customising a black Astro lava lamp with bold monochromatic lines etched into the aluminium base and cap. A best-selling violet and red lava bottle adds a pop of colourful contrast to her striking design. A black and white patterned fabric lead compliments the etching.

“Working with Mathmos to bring this unique design to life has been such fun, and the movement of colour through the lava made this a really unique challenge for us. I love the colours of our final Astro lamp and the way they interact with the framed black base and cap – a joyful take on an iconic piece of design history.” – Camille Walala

Taking Joy Seriously

Inspired by community Camille recognises the transformative potential of vibrant colour and pattern to transform urban spaces with vibrancy and joy.

Camille Walala’s collaboration with LEGO on the HOUSE OF DOTS is a testament to her innovative approach to design. It showcased her unique ability to infuse playful elements into everyday spaces. The whimsical DOT House served as a canvas for Walala’s vibrant imagination, as she transformed its interior with her signature style using 2D tiles.

“Camille has a unique way of experiencing colour, and it’s been a pleasure to see her vision take shape in her designs for the Astro lava lamp. She really shares Mathmos’ passion for creativity and bringing the joy of colour to everything she does.” – Cressida Granger, Mathmos MD

Mathmos collaboration lava lamps

Mathmos is proudly British and European, so collaborators from the UK and continental Europe were carefully chosen. Each collaboration dropped weekly, priced at £130 / 150€ and was strictly limited to 600 pieces, each piece uniquely numbered. The limited-edition Astro lava lamps were exclusively available from Mathmos International websites.

60^th Anniversary Competitions

The Camille Walala collaboration Astro sold out all 600 pieces in hours across the UK and Europe. Several collectors were holding on for Camille’s Astro to complete the full set of 60th anniversary editions. Mathmos kept a small number for archive and to gift as competition prizes. Mathmos mailing list subscribers were entered into an exclusive draw for one lucky person to win number 60 of this sold-out edition.

Press

Camille Walala’s Astro collection made waves in the press, garnering considerable attention from design-focused platforms like Dezeen, Elle Decoration and Architectural Design. The collection has captivated audiences with its seamless integration of Walala’s distinct design flair in combination with Mathmos’ iconic Astro lava lamp.