Friedman's 'Cave Paintings' move fluidly between abstract and representational forms, investigating the relationship between paint, tools, and surface, often measured against the scale of the human body. He employs repetition and self-imposed constraints to allow chance and imperfection to emerge, creating works that feel boundless and meditative. Meanwhile, within his 'Double Bubble' works, Sperling distills architectural forms into pared-down vocabularies. He constructs complex plywood frameworks, which he covers with stretched canvas and paints in bold, often contrasting colors.
After all, the jewellery is colourful - encrusted with precious blue sapphires, vivid rubies and deep emeralds. Removing the radiancy of these precious gems from the visuals was a risk.
I've always admired Danish designers and architects. They've been a huge inspiration throughout my life, so the collaboration just feels organic. Interiors have always been such a big part of me, and working with BoConcept, a Danish company, makes it even more special.