not for sale
title ‘old navy blue’
2022
a complete rework of a 1970’s ‘McDowell & Craig’ office chair - made with a full grain 1.4mm analine dyed cow hide in navy - locally sourced in los angeles - featuring a gun metal powder coated frame, and an original brushed base.
built like a tank but sits like a dream.
photos taken after one year of use *
not for sale
title ‘computer receptacle ’
2022
Leather has such a rich & primal dated tradition. Only a handful of artisans still carry on the traditions of leather craftsmanship; sustainable, ethical, high quality and most important hand made in small quantities. When I stumbled across Sean’s work, it stuck out tremendously from any other work I had observed. His design language was so intriguing, inherently beautiful & raw. Words couldn’t grasp what I was looking at, almost as if it transcended words of description or even understanding. Design is important when it’s functional and refined, because the object itself is explaining how it wants to be operated. Design is intended to be non-verbal - art is intended to be undefined. Once explained it’s limited to a finite human vocabulary.
My objective: a protective leather computer receptacle with a detachable strap. In February we started the project, and due to my over excitement I over saturated the design, forgetting the importance of simplicity. The first bag was more aesthetic than functional. During our second go around, I refined the objective of the bag and focused on function, deleting various attachments that truly served no purpose. During this discovery, Sean was so understanding and helpful. In fact (300+ emails later) we learned more about one another outside of the project, despite a lofty 8 hr London time difference. This taught me the beauty of creative exploration, and the power of human connection; profoundly more multi-dimensional than bottomless consumerism. This was an infinite ever increasing value. I take no credit for the DNA of the object, in a way Sean’s unique design language spelled out what I had in mind but I am only indulging in the use of his alphabet.
Body
Custom hammered blue iron pivot hooks
Unlined 2.3mm cullutta leather dyed “dirty green”
M6 riri zipper outfitted with a slow oxidised & hammered .925 silver zipper pull
Custom hammered blue iron pivot hooks
Unlined 2.3mm cullutta leather dyed “dirty green”
M6 riri zipper outfitted with a slow oxidised & hammered .925 silver zipper pull
Strap
Reverse cullata leather
Detachable strap for carrying by hand, crossbody or shoulder
Custom vintage military spring clips, torched and hammered
Reverse cullata leather
Detachable strap for carrying by hand, crossbody or shoulder
Custom vintage military spring clips, torched and hammered
method hand made without use of electric machines
development time 4 months
camera receptacle
When designing the camera cases for both the Contax T2 and G1, I wanted a leather that was bullet proof. So, for this project, we selected a kangaroo leather which is 10x stronger than cowhide. In hand this leather feels strong, yet the pores of the hide add a rough texture. Sean also combines rubber and leather ( inspired by Carol Christian Poell) so he created another tonal pigment for the bottom of each camera case. This doubled as extra protection and structure.
Body
Kangaroo Leather
Distressed Prym Stitched snap closers
Mildred sides
Rubber bottom
Distressed Prym Stitched snap closers
Mildred sides
Rubber bottom
sold out
title ‘clay sculptures’
2022
‘clay sculptures’ was inspired by the unpredictability of polymer clay, this medium played an important role in creating an object that developed its own unique character; one that doubled as a key hook and an art piece adding a pop of color to anyones home.
Interior design through the lens of an unconventional yet practical intention - this idea started as a reimagined sketch then evolved to a hand crafted sculpture.
this hook can be orientated anyway you prefer
Materials —
Polymer Clay
Aluminum
Polyurethane varnish
this hook can be orientated anyway you prefer
Materials —
Polymer Clay
Aluminum
Polyurethane varnish
sometimes art can be functional.
sold out
title ‘taking on myself’
2021
deep gloom was the inspiration behind ‘taking on myself’ accessing emotions of nostalgia, angst and sadness - juxtaposed with bright colors to create a story behind the gated frame.
specs:
6” X 8” Risograph
Dated & Signed Edition Of (10) with Custom Made Hand Stamp
80# Premium Vellum Heavy Weight Bristol
Fully Analog Print Featuring 2 Colors
frame: 6x8 Gallery Frame With Black Mat
Dated & Signed Edition Of (10) with Custom Made Hand Stamp
80# Premium Vellum Heavy Weight Bristol
Fully Analog Print Featuring 2 Colors
frame: 6x8 Gallery Frame With Black Mat
*No Two Risograph’s Are The Same
