Michael Aram

Michael Aram is an American born artist who works primarily in metal. After studying fine art and living as an artist in New York in the late 1980's, Aram took what would later be a life-altering trip to India where he discovered rich metalworking traditions. Inspired to work with craftsmen whose skills he felt were greatly untapped, Aram turned his creative energies towards craft based design, setting up a home and workshop in New Delhi.

Aram's work reflects humanity through the directness of the handmade process, as each piece is lovingly made using age old traditional techniques. The artisan nature of the work imbues it with a soulful quality and an energy, which Aram feels is only possible with work, which reflects the hand of the maker. This energy is further enhanced by the tension of line, form, and meaning that is characteristic of Aram's work. As extraordinary objects, they cause us to pause and consider them, and therefore create a sense of ritual and ceremony in their day to day use.

The objects range from tableware to furniture, both are sold in galleries and specialty stores worldwide. This broad diversity embodies Aram's versatility as an artist who is comfortable working on private commissions, one of a kind piece for gallery shows, or pieces that are affordable to a wider audience.

Bridging the gap between the artist and artisan is a hallmark of Michael Aram's work. Whether in his narrative and figurative "signature" collection, or in his more contemporary 'studio' line, each piece is entirely handmade with no two examples ever exactly the same.

The handmade quality of the work allows it to shift beautifully between the realm of fine and decorative art. This enduring melange of quality and originality sits comfortably at home in contemporary as well as in more classical interiors.

Appropriately, in Hindi, "aram" means "gently, with peace, with love and care". Repeating this direction mantra-like to the craftsmen, Aram succeeds in making high quality work, which is as much a personal statement, as its appeal is universal.

Michael Aram | Butterfly Gingko Frame 4x6

The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree , the Ginkgo Biloba, or "Butterfly Ginkgo", which grows with...

$210.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Gingko Guest Towel Holder

$180.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Gingko Moongate Ornament

**All Seasonal Items are a FINAL SALE** The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree, the Ginkgo Biloba,...

$175.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Gingko Small Vase

$280.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Ginkgo Candelabra

$545.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Ginkgo Moon Gate Sculpture - 22"

The Moon Gates are inspired by traditional round passageways found in Chinese landscape architecture which act as entry and exit points to the garden. The circular elements are symbolic of...

$2,185.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Ginkgo Moon Gate Sculpture - 32"

The Moon Gates are inspired by traditional round passageways found in Chinese landscape architecture which act as entry and exit points to the garden. The circular elements are symbolic of...

$3,615.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Ginkgo Napkin Ring Set

$175.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Ginkgo Pitcher

$460.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Ginkgo Round Teapot

DETAILS & MATERIALS 10.75"L x 6.25"W x 6.25"H 56 Oz. Hand Textured Stainless Steel Natural & Oxidized Brass

$425.00

Michael Aram | Butterfly Ginkgo Table Lamp

Michael Aram Furniture is handcrafted, with no two pieces ever alike. Each piece in this collection undergoes a series of casting, filing, welding and oxidation techniques. The finish is a...

$1,255.00

Michael Aram | Cat & Mouse Cheeseboard with Knife

The Flights of Fancy Collection is a series of unique objects that celebrate whimsy in daily life. Whether seen individually or among other pieces, they evoke a sense of charm...

$385.00

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