Clayton Michael Warner - Founder/Builder/Artist
Clayton Michael Warner is not merely a furniture designer; he's an advocate for the transformative power of thoughtful design in our everyday lives. His work emerges from a unique intersection of fine art and urban planning. With an innovative spirit and an unrelenting passion for creating functional art that transforms spaces, Clayton has carved out a distinctive niche in the realm of contemporary design.
Born in the vibrant heart of Salt Lake City, Clay's upbringing was steeped in the rich tapestry of urban life. His early fascination with cityscapes, architecture, and the dance between people and spaces sparked his academic journey. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, he embarked on a mission to understand the intricate web of human interaction and the profound impact of spatial design on communities.
However, it was within the halls of the Fine Arts Department that Clayton truly discovered his muse. He honed his skills in various artistic disciplines, from sculpture to painting. This fusion of urban planning's analytical rigor with fine art's boundless creativity became the foundation upon which his furniture design career would flourish.
He believes that furniture should transcend the mundane and evolve into functional art that catalyzes emotional connections and enhances the quality of living spaces. His designs have found their way into both private residences and public spaces, leaving an indelible mark on the urban landscapes they inhabit. Through his creations, Clayton seeks to foster a dialogue between individuals and their environments, sparking conversations about the profound impact of design on our well-being and sense of belonging within our urban landscapes
Patrick James Phelan - Professional Artist
Inspiration comes from art, not the other way around. This you could say is the mantra that Patrick Phelan holds to every time an empty canvas faces him. Memories of his father's Escher tessellation posters in the study meld into some distant drapery of Dali's landscapes and end somewhere lost in the sublime forest of the Hudson River School. This would be the answer his professors always asked for during his studying at Skidmore College. Though, he was always reluctant to accept that he needed some other artist to speak for his passion. It never quite made sense to him.
Life was learned through action. Words never came easily to him. While his older brother would be inside reading a fantasy novel, Patrick would be climbing a tree imagining the use of a tail. It would make sense that his love for art was stumbled upon, like how moss finds substrate on a heavy rock. In his second year of college, he switched his business major to The Fine Arts.
With a concentration in painting, Patrick continued from Saratoga Springs to Calistoga, trading Northeastern wilderness for California wine country.
By day, he made wine, and by whatever was left of the day, he made art. To Patrick, it was all art. Going forward, anything that demanded his mind and his hands would be shaped by the artist’s heart.