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The Work of Liam Lee Explores the Line Between Man-Made + Nature

02.03.22 | By
The Work of Liam Lee Explores the Line Between Man-Made + Nature

“I look at forms in nature for inspiration – from microscopic organisms like bacteria and viruses, to moss covered stones, branches of trees, the human body, seedpods, landscapes, star charts, etc., then try to bring all of these disparate elements together in the work,” American artist and designer Liam Lee says. His newest work has been presented at Fog Design + Art in San Francisco by Patrick Parrish Gallery and is an abstract, colorful sight to behold.

Lee, based in New York, has brought to life a series of creature-like chairs and wall hangings through his art. Hand-dyed and felted merino wool covers a cedar frame to build up the shape of the chairs, while the wall hangings are made of mohair and hand-felted merino wool. His focus is on furniture and textiles that explore the dissolving line between interior spaces made by man and the natural environment outdoors. These chairs and wall hangings certainly carry through the feeling of being organic yet unnatural.

Liam Lee is the recipient of a 2022 Wallpaper* Design Award for his pieces shown at the Salon Art + Design Fair in NYC, as well as the Noguchi Museum Shop.

abstract red and pink chair in front of green tapestry

Untitled 05, front (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

abstract red and pink chair in front of green tapestry

Untitled 05, back (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

detail of abstract red and pink chair in front of green tapestry

Untitled 05, detail (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

abstract yellow and purple chair in front of grey tapestry

Untitled 06 (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

black abstract chair in front of magenta tapestry

Untitled 07 (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

detail of black abstract chair in front of magenta tapestry

Untitled 07 (detail) (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

orange and teal abstract chair with grey background

Untitled 08, front (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

orange and teal abstract chair with grey background

Untitled 08, back (2021), felted merino wool, cedar

green textile art hanging on wall

Untitled, Green (2021) tapestry, felted merino wool on mohair

detail of green textile art

Untitled, Green (2021) tapestry, felted merino wool on mohair

To learn more about Liam Lee, visit studioliamlee.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.