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Leo Maher is a British-born designer, researcher and sculptural furniture maker who’s work sits at the intersection of object design and art. His practice collects research from material cultures, past and present, working this research into dynamic new works using a complex array of materials and techniques. Those works often attempt to challenge normative ideas surrounding our material realities and the narrative they represent. Maher often endeavors to treat each tool or material with equal regard, recognizing the delicate mutuality and harmony that emerges as narratives, materials, and techniques converge to create conglomerate objects. He takes great pleasure forming each material by hand in his studio.

He graduated Cum Laude from the Design Academy Eindhoven (BA) in 2021 and with Merit from Kingston School of Art (2017). His project ‘Unfamiliar Passions’ was nominated for the DAE Melkweg Award for ‘outspoken talent’ and he was short-listed for the Dutch Design Awards ‘Young Designer Award’ 2022. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in a number of private collections.

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