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FEATURED ARTISTS • LUX + JAX
Logan Bales
Logan Bales graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2015 with a BFA. While attending OCAD she took various fabrication courses and made use of the wood, metal, and ceramic workshops available to her. After graduation, Logan interned with Informa Global Exhibitions, helping some of Canada’s largest art and craft shows. Today, she is the founding curator at a new gallery located in York Region.
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Mike Jones
Mike Jones developed his passion and technical skill in woodworking at a young age. His Grandfather first introduced him to shop life when he was three. From his Grandfather, he learned to appreciate the craftsmanship and process that goes into handmade items. Today, Mike continues his love for woodworking and currently
In short, Jax + Lux grew out of our shared love for creativity, exploration, and working alongside each other.
We always felt that it was important to support each other’s creative endeavors, so naturally, we began to collaborate on projects. This quickly turned into requests from family and friends, and soon people were asking us why we have not started a business.
It was not until we moved into our first home where we started to design home decor and do some small home renovations. We liked making our space cozy and a reflection of who we are and that got us motivated to consider a small business.
We started with pieces for entryways and front exteriors; we wanted to make something that a person would want their guests to see when they first enter their home. From there we ventured into other inspirations, ideas, and materials. Some of our most requested items are box planters where we incorporate floral design.