Jon Wesley Rahman studied architecture and sculpture. His work combines the characteristics of these two disciplines in an ideal way. Formal clarity and high functionality play an essential role in his designs. [more]
Elizabeth Paige Smith works in art and design and lives in Los Angeles. Her designs are minimalist and sensual. The materiality of her furniture and sculptures plays a prominent role and is a characteristic of her works. They have been shown in numerous exhibitions and are considered ”new cultural icons.” [less]
”While I was working on a corrugated cardboard furniture design, my cat Simon decided to make himself comfortable and stretched out on the seat. Simon‘s enthusiasm for this material gave me the idea to make various designs from it...”
Institutional |
San Jose Museum Of Contemporary Art |
Exhibitions |
California Design Biennial Skin: Surface and Structure In Contemporary Design New Cultural Icon Made in California |
Awards |
International Design Yearbook 2003, |
Projects/Clientele |
Disney Concert Hall, Patina Restaurant, Los Angeles |
Select Publicity |
Big Boutique, Los Angeles episode, 2006 Television: Architectural Record, February 2004 Brentwood Magazine, February 2004 Elle Decor, February 2004 Architectural Digest, Great Design Issue, May 2003 The Wall Street Journal, Weekend Journal, June 30, 2003 Surface #40 Elle Decor, February/March 2003 LA Times Magazine, Design Issue, Feb 9, 2003 Frame (Netherlands), September/October 2002 I.D., New & Notable, November 2001 Surface #32, "purfect" Surface #29 Los Angeles Times Magazine, February 13, 2000 The New York Times Magazine, October 6, 1996 The New York Times, June 20, 1996 |
Gallery |
Elizabeth Paige Smith Atelier, Venice, CA |
Additional Design Representation |
Twentieth, Los Angeles |
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