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FEYZA KEMAHLIOGLU

New York, NY

Inspired by the architecture and culture of her native Istanbul, Feyza Kemahlioglu has created a unique lighting collection entitled Pillars of Meerschaum. Meerschaum (German for “seafoam”) is a soft white clay mineral found mainly in Eskisehir, a small city in central Turkey. Master Turkish craftsman carve the Meerschaum with intricate patterns and perforations to diffuse the light. The stone is then combined with handblown glass and brass elements created in New York. The blown glass compliments the detailing of the Meerschaum with the addition of delicate textures made with cane and gold leaf.

By taking this antiquated material and giving it a contemporary aesthetic and function, Feyza marries the old and the new to create timeless designs that are studies into the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity.

Meerschaum, blown glass, brass and LEDs

48 x 12 x 12 inches

(right) Glowing Setiments I, 2023

Meerschaum, blown glass, metal, LED

(left) Pillars of Meerschaum, 2022

(right) Blue Jean, 2024

Meerschaum, blown glass, brass, LED

102 x 12 x 12 inches

(left) Glowing Setiments III, 2024

Meerschaum, blown glass, metal, LED

Sunset Drive Collection, 2021

Meerschaum, brass, blown glass, LEDs

Meerschaum, blown glass, brass, gold leaf, and LEDs

40 x 8 x 8 inches

Meerschaum, blown glass, brass, LED

60 x 6 x 6 in

(right) Pillars of Meerschaum Sconces, 2018

(left) Pillars of Meerschaum: Amber Treasure, 2018

Dream in Calligraphy, 2023

Meerschaum, blown glass, metal, LED

48 x 40 x 36 inches

JOMO TARIKU

Washington, DC

Ethiopian American artist and industrial designer Jomo Tariku is a pioneer of modern African design. Visually striking, yet effortlessly functional, his work is rooted in Africa’s rich cultural heritage. A constant student of African art and culture, Jomo’s interest was sparked by the diverse art and created objects his family collected during their travels across Africa and beyond. His craft expresses a modern harmony of heritage, humanity, and design sensibility. Intended to be heirloom pieces to be celebrated and enjoyed for generations to come, Tariku’s spellbinding designs breathe warmth and vitality into living spaces.

His namesake collection, launched in 2017, has been featured in numerous publications including Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, and Interior Design. Tariku currently lives and works outside Washington, D.C.

“I aim to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for elevated modern African design, and to inspire a deeper and fuller connection to the continent. I weave the continent’s nature, art, and history within each piece I produce. Every design tells a unique story, with no detail overlooked or undervalued.” –Jomo Tariku

(left) Meedo Bench, 2023

Walnut

17.5 x 50 x 17 inches

(right) Meedo Chair, 2022

Ebonized ash

43 x 22 x 23 inches

Mukecha Table/Stool, 2022

Ebonized and painted ash

15 x 13.5 x 13.5 inches

Nyala Chair, 2023

Walnut with holly inlay

30 x 23.5 x 20 inches

Nyala Stool , 2023

Walnut with holly inlay

18 x 20.75 x 20.75 inches

27 x 21 x 18 inches

MeQuamya Chair, 2023

Walnut

Walnut, ash and Baltic birch

80 x 42 x 24 inches

Zagwe Wardrobe, 2023

BENJAMIN GILLESPIE

Philadelphia, PA

Benjamin Gillespie has been designing and meticulously crafting illuminated sculptures in his Philadelphia studio for over six years.

Drawing from engineering, woodworking, and a lifelong appreciation of architecture, his work seamlessly blends technical precision with artistic vision.

His latest design, The Ascent, explores the malleability of wood through sculpted forms that create a dynamic rising placement of light.

Integrated LED elements are designed to evenly disperse a calming glow, complemented by a dual light control system that allows for real-time mood adjustments. A carefully curated color finish enhances the material’s natural beauty while reinforcing the piece’s connection to shifting light conditions. Inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s Nude

Descending a Staircase No. 2, The Ascent captures a sense of upward movement, mirroring the natural progression of daylight.

Gillespie’s works can be commissioned in a range of compositions, colors, dimensions, and finishes, allowing for bespoke creations that span from intimate to monumental in scale.

Entropy: Arc Chandelier in Klein Blue, 2024

Ash, steel, milk paint, LED

32 x 62.5 x 26.5 inches

Entropy: Arc Floor Lamp in Red, 2024

Ash, steel, milk paint, LED

61 x 22 x 18 inches

Leam, 2024

Oak, milk paint, LED

67 x 30 x 29 inches

Entropy: Arc Chandelier, 2024

Oak, steel, LEDs

TRENT JANSEN

Thirroul, Australia

Trent Jansen is a designer based in Thirroul, Australia, and Lecturer at the University of New South Trent Jansen, a designer based in Thirroul, Australia, is a Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Art & Design. He earned his PhD from the University of Wollongong under art historian Ian McLean and holds a Bachelor of Design from UNSW. Jansen studied in Canada at the University of Alberta and later worked under Marcel Wanders in Amsterdam before establishing his studio in Sydney, later relocating to Thirroul.

Jansen’s design practice is rooted in Design Anthropology, a research-driven approach that explores cultural narratives, identity, and history through objects. His work blends storytelling with material innovation, often incorporating local and indigenous influences. He is known for creating thoughtprovoking, limited-edition and one-off pieces that challenge conventional design language. A co-founder of Broached Commissions, Jansen’s work interrogates Australian identity and design heritage, earning praise from Marcel Wanders, who likens his impact to Droog’s role in shaping Dutch design.

29 × 95 × 24 inches

Manta Pilti Credenza - in collaboration with Tanya Singer, 2023

Oiled American walnut

Manta Pilti Cabinet - in collaboration with Tanya Singer, 2023

American hard maple

75 × 58 × 58 inches

Kutitji Chair / Shield - in collaboration with Errol Evans, 2023

American walnut

45 × 42 × 36 inches

32 × 22 × 24 inches

Manta Pilti Chair - in collaboration with Tanya Singer, 2023

Oiled American walnut, cherry and hard maple

Ngumu Janka Warnti (All Made from Rubbish) Bench, 2022

Aluminum and New Zealand saddle leather

19 x 94.5 x 24 inches

Ngumu Janka Warnti (All Made from Rubbish) Chair, 2022

Aluminum and New Zealand saddle leather

31.5 x 25.5 x 29.5 inches

GULLA JÓNSDÓTTIR

Los Angeles, CA

Gulla Jonsdottir, an acclaimed architect and designer, is known for her dynamic use of curved forms and sensual, organic designs that seamlessly blend nature with function. Her visionary approach unlocks a futuristic yet nostalgic aesthetic, transforming spatial experiences into works of art.

Guided by a belief in the deep connection between art, architecture, and nature, Gulla’s design process begins in her sketchbook with fluid, expressive drawings. She studied mathematics before earning her architecture degree at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles. Prior to founding her own firm in 2009, she contributed to landmark projects at Richard Meier & Partners (Getty Center Museum, Gagosian Gallery), Walt Disney Imagineering (Tokyo DisneySea), and led hospitality design at Dodd Mitchell Design for nine years.

Gulla’s innovative work has earned numerous accolades, including Best International Restaurant Design (2021) for Esperanza and recognition as a Leading Woman in Design by the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (2022)

Puzzle Table, 2019

Black walnut and burnished bronze

36 x 54 x 14 inches

36 x 54 x 14 inches

Blackened oak and zinc

Bronze

36 x 54 x 14 inches

Petal Chair, 2013

Ash with stain

36 x 54 x 72 inches

As shown: Rosemary Hallgarten Pebble Bouclé,

24 x 98.5 x 36 inches

Crater Sofa, 2022

Brass and upholstery (COM)

Alabaster

68 x 30 x 7 inches

Gaia Mirror, 2022

Plaster and glass

14 x 39 x 29 inches

Crater Table, 2022

Burnished brass, marble

TOM PALMER

Firle, United Kingdom

Tom Palmer is a multidisciplinary artist and designer known for his extraordinary range of work, from bespoke pieces for private collectors to large-scale architectural installations for internationally renowned interior designers and architects.

Palmer’s innovative approach blends centuries-old craftsmanship with cutting-edge contemporary techniques, resulting in deeply textural and captivating works. Drawing inspiration from Medieval and Renaissance Europe, as well as the refined aesthetic of Japanese makers, his creations evoke a profound connection between history, functionality, and fine art.

Recognized for his mastery of diverse materials—ranging from noble stone and bronze to modern industrial composites— Palmer’s work reflects a seamless fusion of tradition and modernity. His dedication to craftsmanship earned him inclusion in the prestigious Homo Faber Guide by the Michelangelo Foundation, and a QEST scholarship that further enriched his practice through study in Italy.

72 x 48 inches

Constellation Mirror Triptych, 2024

Glass, palladium mirror, resin, steel, wood

Dream Mirror, 2024

Glass, palladium mirror, resin, steel, wood

24 x 42inches

Constellation Mirror, 2024

Glass, palladium mirror, resin, steel, wood

48 inches

Moon Pool Screen, 2024

London plane wood, steel size by commission

Parabolic Console, 2024

available in wood, composite, stone, or metal size by commission

Archaic Bench, 2024

available in wood, composite, stone, or metal custom sizes available

NICK MISSEL

Philadelphia, PA

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1989, Nicholas Missel earned a BFA in Sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute before completing an MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design as a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar. After graduating in 2016, he attended Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, where he developed his ‘Negatives’ series—an ongoing exploration in his work.

Missel has exhibited at In Good Company (winning Best in Show), A/D/O, and Socrates Sculpture Park, NY. His practice, a form of “cultural archaeology of the working class,” focuses on overlooked objects, transforming them into new identities that exist in a liminal space between past, present, and future. Using silicone as a key material, he creates interactive, otherworldly sculptures that appear almost digital yet remain grounded in reality through the textures of their source objects. His work reflects an Anthropocentric worldview, where objects dissolve, shift, and reform, blurring the boundaries between memory and reinvention.

REM Collection: Twisted Fantasy, 2024

Foam, automotive paint, resin fiberglass

31 x 51 x 33.5 inches

REM Collection: California Dreaming, 2024

Foam, automotive paint, resin fiberglass

33 x 32 x 26 inches

REM Collection: Double Knot, 2024

Fiberglass, resin, Automotive paint

38 x 97 x 33 inches

Alumation Collection: Breakpoint (Al001), 2024

Aluminum radiators, resin fiberglass

37 x 54 x 27 inches

Alumation Collection: Letters After Midnight, 2024

Aluminum radiators, resin fiberglass

37 x 54 x 27 inches

Alumation Collection: New Age, 2024

Glass and resin

30 x 30 x 6 inches

18 x 18 x 18 inches

Infrathin Collection:Tiger Eye, 2024

SIlicone, memory foam

ED MCHUGH

Philadelphia, PA

Edward McHugh is an American artist trained as a painter, printmaker, and sculptor. McHugh was born in 1969, and graduated from the Hussian School of Art, Philadelphia, in 1991. He later trained at Crown Point Press in San Francisco. McHugh incorporates photographic methods into his “wax-diffused pigment print” works. By applying a thin layer of archival wax, McHugh imbues a painterly touch to the surface of his prints. He has exhibited at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder CO; Robert Klein Gallery, Boston MA; Gallery 339, Philadelphia PA; and the Center on Contemporary Art, Seattle WA.

My Heart Runs, 2023

Acrylic, iron oxide, china marker on ACP panel

192 x 120 inches

Come On Join The Party, 2020-21

Acrylic, ink, polyester resin on diebond 62 x 48 inches

Chasing Waterfalls, 2020-21

Acrylic, ink, polyester resin board

56.5 x 45.5 x 3 inches

Framed Digital Print

66 x 100 inches

Powells Garden Diptych, 2022

ANDY PAIKO

Portland, OR

Based in Portland, Oregon, glass artist Andy Paiko is known for ambitious, technical works which explore the metaphorical and symbolic tension of form versus function. His work has been featured in such national and international print publications as American Craft, Hi-Fructose, Make, Glass Art Quarterly, the Corning Museum’s New Glass Review, and is included in public museum and private collections worldwide. Some recent exhibitions include the Renwick Gallery of Decorative Art at the Smithsonian’s 40 Under 40: Craft Futures, and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston’s Crafted: Objects in Flux. In 2015 Paiko received a Louis Comfort Tiffany Biennial Award.

Alumation Collection:

Letters After Midnight, 2024

Aluminum radiators, resin fiberglass 37 x 54 x 27 inches

(right) Fragile Gardens I, 2024

Etched Glass, brass, steel, leather, shells

101 x 15.5 x 15.5 inches

(left) Fragile Gardens II, 2024

Etched Glass

43.5 x 11 x 11 inches

(left) Fragile Gardens III, 2024

Etched Glass

42 x 11 x 11 inches

ANDY PAIKO X DR. WOO

Blown, mirrored glass, acrylic, steel cable, hardware. Sizing by commission

Refraction Monologue, 2016

114 x 35 1/2 x 120 inches

Optic Twist Screen #2, 2013

Blown glass, steel, walnut

Smolder Pendant, 2016

Blown and sculpted glass, brass, cable

114 x 20 x 20 inches

Illuminated Sculpture, 2014

Blown glass, steel, rope

45 x 70 inches

Le Pavillion, NYC

TRISH DEMASI

Philadelphia, PA

Trish DeMasi creates abstract ceramic works that merge organic biomorphic shapes with structured geometric forms, drawing inspiration from nature and architecture. Her sculptures and vessels begin as drawings or paintings before being hand-built in various clay bodies, meticulously carved, and glazed in a refined palette. With over 20 years as a creative director in advertising, DeMasi’s background strongly influences her approach, resulting in stylized, graphic interpretations rather than literal representations.

As a self-taught ceramicist, she values the freedom to experiment without the constraints of formal training, continuously pushing the limits of clay. Her work blurs the boundaries between design, fine art, and craft, embracing creativity without labels.

114

114 x 20 x 20 inches

Smolder Pendant, 2016

Blown and sculpted glass, brass, cable

x 20 x 20 inches

Smolder Pendant, 2016

Blown and sculpted glass, brass, cable

Lamella Vessel, 2022

Glazed ceramic Sizes Vary

(Left) Simpatico Tower II, 2022

Glazed and raw stoneware

63 x 23 x 23 inches

Simpatico Tower I, 2022

Glazed and raw stoneware

93 x 25 x 25 inches

(right) Moderno Wall Installation, 2021

Mixed glazed stoneware

60 x 40 x 4 inches

Moderno Stool, Paul’s Throne, 2021

Metallic glazed stoneware

23 x 20 x 16 inches (seat height 19.5 in)

MALENE DJENABA BARNETT

New York, NY

Malene Djenaba Barnett is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, textile designer, and community builder based in Brooklyn, New York.

Malene is interested in finding ways to define the Black narrative while raising awareness about racial inequality in America. Her artistic practice is inseparable from her work as a community builder. She shares her African Carribbean heritage with a global audience through sculptural ceramic installations and vessels, mixed media paintings, and tapestries. Barnett exhibits nationally, gives talks, and publishes work raising awareness around Caribbean makers and ceramic art traditions of the Black diaspora. She holds an MFA in Ceramics from the Tyler School of Art & Architecture and undergraduate degrees in Fashion Illustration and Textile Surface Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Malene has participated at Anderson Ranch, Watershed, Greenwich House Pottery, Judson Studios, and Haystack residencies.

Memories From Home, 2023

Terracotta, glaze and slip

Shown Left: 110 x 72 inches

Sizes vary

Yabba Bowls, 2023

Terracotta and glaze

Archival inkjet print and cotton yarn

Framed Dimensions: 80 x 60 inches

Mom’s Smile, Granny’s Eyes II, 2023

HENRY BAUGHMANN

Berlin, DE

Baumann’s acclaimed Boo series epitomizes his artistry, featuring tables and seating crafted from meticulously stacked resin bubbles. These organic forms, influenced by chance yet guided by his thoughtful frameworks, glow with a gentle translucency that imparts a sense of fluidity and elegance. Resting atop polished brass feet, the pieces invite touch with their smooth, matte surfaces, striking a harmonious balance between structure and spontaneity.

Eschewing initial sketches, he works intuitively, embracing the unexpected. “When I’m experimenting with these materials, I often begin with an idea that fails—but through failure, something unexpected emerges. I’m fascinated by that process,” he shares.

His extensive exhibition history spans Vienna, Düsseldorf, Milan, Amsterdam, and beyond, with pieces featured in museum collections such as Kunstfestival Watou in Belgium and Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig.