Ritual Cabinet by Jude Di Leo

About the Item

Ritual cabinet by Jude Di Leo Dimensions: W 102 x D 51 x H 183 cm Materials: Ink dyed Hemlock, Blackened Steel & Bronze Mirror Ritual Cabinet is an exploration in contrast. Utilizing humble materials and high aesthetics it presents a dichotomy of rough and refined. Designed during the American coronavirus shutdown of 2020, material supplies dried up, human interaction became extremely limited, and the world filled with a sense of uncertainty. It was a time to reflect and recalibrate. Spending many mornings in meditation, going inward to move beyond fear and welcome in growth became a mantra. The concept came to use the basic construction materails available and treat them as precious. Primarily composed of Hemlock, tradionally used as framing material, the cabinet opens to an Oak interior, blackened steel details, and a bronze mirror at the back, giving both the sense of retreat and reflection. There is also a drawer below. The materials are unified with a coating of black ink, leaving only the texture of the materials visible. Jude Heslin Di Leo, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award nominee and NYCxDESIGN Awards winner, is a designer of custom interiors, furniture and products. With a deep commitment to the exploration of craftsmanship, Jude's work has a subtly penetrating feel. Since 2006, he has designed, managed and developed interior build-outs, furniture and decorative lighting elements for restaurants, retail, offices, residences, and experiential events. He co-founded the sustainable furniture company Bear & Lion with Bernardo Guillermo in 2007, where the duo self-produced original lines of contemporary work from their Brooklyn based studio. Over the course of his career Jude has collaborated with highly established architectural and interior design firms, developers, and artists on large scale projects. Jude received his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute, and studied graphic design while attending Rhode Island School of Design. He currently resides in New York’s Hudson Valley, and continues his education through his evolving work and curiosities.

Dimensions:

Height: 72.05 in (183 cm)Width: 40.16 in (102 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)

Style:

Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Walnut

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

2010-

Date of Manufacture:

2021