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Carl Fox

  • Leatherworker
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Rising Star
Carl Fox Leatherworker
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Abstract marquetry art for emotions

  • • Carl is a London-based marquetry artist
  • • His works are inspired by 20th-century design
  • • He combines heritage craft skills and contemporary know-how

Marquetry is personal for Carl Fox. The self-taught British artisan stepped into the world of leatherwork in 2020 and set up his own studio in 2022 to fully embrace the craft. His way is that of passion and determination. Inspired by Mondrian, the De Stijl movement, the architecture of Lloyd Wright, and Niemeyer, Carl is able to create a recognisable marquetry art that has character and emotional meaning. The distinct feature of Carl's creations is using elements of pareidolia, colour psychology, and biophilic design to enhance each work and make thought-provoking pieces. His degree in psychology helps him to craft marquetry art that engages each person differently. By blending traditional materials and techniques with modern approaches, Carl is driving this niche craft forward.

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Works

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Photo: ©Carl Fox
Ochiba

This is a hand cut, abstract marquetry artwork, in the De Stijl style. Crafted in Carl's signature gridwork pattern, this miniature triptych features leather in shades of apricot, blush pink, green and magenta paired with afrormosia wood parquetry work.

Photo: ©Carl Fox
Meet Me At The Pier II

This is a hand cut, leather and wood veneer marquetry artwork, in the De Stijl style. It is a miniature diptych in Carl's signature gridwork pattern, featuring leather in shades of brown, mustard and grey, paired with blue tulip wood and grey birdseye maple veneers.

Photo: ©Carl Fox
The Hours Stumbled By

This is a hand cut, abstract marquetry artwork, in the De Stijl style. Crafted in Carl's signature gridwork pattern, it features leather in shades of beige, apricot, teal and damson, paired with Masur birch veneer. The piece was created for Collect Art Fair 2023.

Photo: ©Carl Fox
Carl Fox x Teer & Co Cromer

This hand cut, leather and wood veneer marquetry artwork, in the De Stijl style, was crafted in Carl's signature gridwork pattern. It features leather in shades of deep damson, taupe and punchy peach, paired with olive ash veneer. The piece was made in collaboration with Teer & Co.

Photo: ©Carl Fox
Entangled Below The Canopy

This hand cut, abstract marquetry artwork, in the De Stijl style, was crafted in Carl's signature gridwork pattern. It features leather in shades of beige, rose pink, forest green and damson, paired with Macacauba wood veneer. The piece was created for Collect Art Fair 2023.

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