Henry Merker
Cork Lamp no. 4
2025
Cork, glass shade, latex-based paint
9.5" D x 55" H
Artists Bio:
Henry Merker (b. 1996) designs experimental home goods in wood using CNC machining and traditional woodworking processes. In his studio practice, Henry playfully leverages these tools in the pursuit of rare shapes – forms that question conventionality and reveal the beauty of wood through its versatility.
In his 2025 Winter Residency, Henry investigated cork – a sustainably harvested wood product – through this lens. By leveraging the material’s unique affinity for both carving and reconstitution, he aims to create a zero-waste collection of design objects.
