An oblong ceramic form, like an egg or a womb, cracked open under the heat of the kiln and reassembled with perseverance, its scorch marks, discoloration and fault lines left clearly visible. The paper mailer supports it just enough: a frame for something too fragile to arrive into permanence.
Nothing here was composed, yet everything is intentional: decided rationally, but without force, by someone solving a practical problem. The work seeks out the subtleties that occur in ordinary ideational acts, acts of labor. Leaning, provisional, it is unclear whether it has just been installed or is waiting to be put away: a piece of what already exists, and of what is about to be built.
Elegant, Modern, Contextual. The Reception desk responds to the unique interior of the Jane Addams Hull-House inscribing itself in the flow of space and visitors as a focal point for the Museum. Newly installed yet as if always there, the sculptural form is derived by tracing the hand-written signature of the founder.
No title, or Conditions of Engagement is a large, white, hollow wall whose closed-off interior is available only through a video feed on a personal phone.
A unique and hip winestore where shelves strategically guide customers through the store, creating a natural flow and encouraging exploration. The use of plywood adds warmth and informality to the space, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The budget-efficient design was developed in response to branding and target audience.
