Here, we ask designers to take a selfie and give us an inside look at their life.
Age: 42
Occupation: Artist and gallerist.
Instagram: @adamdmiller_thepit
Hometown: Los Angeles.
Studio location: Los Angeles.
Describe what you make: I work in clay. The objects range from vessels to dishware to lighting, and ceramic furniture. I exhibit unique pieces with galleries. I also own and operate a functional line of ceramic homeware, called Reaperware. In addition to my studio practice, I am also one of the owners of The Pit, a contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
The most important thing you’ve designed to date: Each show feels important in its own way. I recently made a body of work that will be on display at The Future Perfect gallery at their New York location. This is the first time that I’ve made lighting, which was a memorable challenge. I’m very happy with how they turned out.
Describe the problem your work solves: With Reaperware, we made a line of hand-built objects that are available for a much lower price point than the work I show with galleries, and are really meant for daily use. I love living with and using hand-made objects but often they’re too expensive for people. I really wanted to make something unique but also accessible.
Describe the project you are working on now: My solo exhibition at The Future Perfect’s New York gallery. I’ve started a new body of work which will be on view with Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami next summer. I’m also making these extra-large wall-bound ceramic tondo pieces which will be in my solo exhibition there. It’s the first time that I’ve made these.
A new or forthcoming project we should know about: Next summer, I’m doing a two-month artist residency in Versailles. It’ll culminate with a solo show at Galerie Lefebvre & Fils in Paris.
What you absolutely must have in your studio: I’ve gotta have music in the studio! I can’t work without Devo.
What you do when you’re not working: Take my kids to the skatepark, watch horror movies, and snuggle with my dogs.
Sources of creative envy: H.C. Westermann’s sculptures and A.R. Penck’s paintings.
Concrete or marble? Concrete.
High-rise or townhouse? Townhouse.
Aliens or ghosts? Aliens.
Dark or light? Dark.
