Photographer Eugene Tumusiime Creates GLASSWARP Project Using Household Items

London-based photographer Eugene Tumusiime developed a personal photographic series titled GLASSWARP during the third lockdown period. Using a Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone, Tumusiime captured Christmas lights as they were distorted through various drinking glasses and a stapler, creating psychedelic visual patterns. The artist explained that he traditionally uses the holiday season to conduct light experiments at home, noting that in 2017 he successfully used a pint glass as a substitute for a prism with his phone. Tumusiime mentioned having numerous glass objects available in his residence. The complete project includes ten images along with detailed explanations of the optical effects produced by different glass types and a breakdown of his editing process. This self-initiated work demonstrates creative adaptation during pandemic restrictions, utilizing accessible materials to explore photographic techniques.