Featured Artist: Josh Garrett

Josh Garrett’s work in my Buckingham Interiors + Design Showroom

I absolutely love the atmosphere of my office.  Not only does it serve as the working hub of my interior design business, but it also functions as a showroom and gallery space as well.  I have been an art fanatic for countless years, so bringing the best from the art world is part and parcel with my interior design work.

I am thrilled to announce that we are now exhibiting the work of local Chicago artist, Josh Garrett, at my Buckingham I+D Showroom!  Josh works primarily with metallics (copper, steel, aluminum) that have been etched, painted or treated.  The results of his painstaking creation process are truly breathtaking.

Here is a little bit of what Josh has to say about his work:

“When I started in 2005, I wanted to make art with a perfect, machine-like quality. My first pieces actually revealed a rawness that was unexpected but inspiring. The LINES series includes symmetrical designs in metallic or black paint. Some of the lines are broken, as a result of the process done by hand. Other pieces of mine include a fire treatment to create texture and abstraction. The use of fire was inspired by those unexpected qualities I discovered early on. Choosing that medium became an exciting means to create visual complexity with minimal control.”

Did I mention that Josh is also an accomplished guitarist?  What a cool dude!  To check out Josh’s work and to see what other Modernique® goodies we have in store, stop by our showroom at 1820 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago.

Take a look at some of my favorites from Josh Garrett’s collection…