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THE COMPANY
Cumulus Studios was founded in 2008 by Nathalie Karg, a landscape designer. The studio is giving established and emerging contemporary artists the opportunity to create functional objects for the outdoors.
Cumulus Studios gives artists the freedom to execute a personal fantasy with its only limitation being functionality and weather resistance. The participating artists embrace the invitation with great enthusiasm and wit. The first two collections (SPRING and FALL 2009) have encompassed furniture, games, water and garden utility.
The First Collection was launched in March 2009. Collaborating artists included John Bock, Jim Drain, Liam Gillick, Mary Heilmann, Charles Long, Jan Mancuska, Allan McCollum, Rob Pruitt, Ugo Rondinone, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Rob Wynne and Aaron Young. Fun and whimsical, the objects are created in numbered editions and vary in price and functionality to accommodate all budgets and tastes.
The Fall Collection was presented in December 2009 in Miami. Objects included a scarecrow by Georg Baselitz, a croquet set by Mark Dion, a garden gnome by Jim Drain, a hare swing by Adam McEwen, folding stools by Marcel Odenbach, an outdoor fireplace by Nathan Mabry, a birdhouse by Andrew Miller and a light sphere by Leo Villareal.
Cumulus participated in both the Armory Show 2010 and Independent art fairs this past winter, where a new table and seats by Joel Shapiro made their official debut. These will be part of the third collection that revolves around the theme MINIMAL.
In addition to the collection, Cumulus Studios has recently added new lines and a special commission section. The b-line inaugurated the line collection and consists of a series of affordable benches by several artists. The swimming pool line is a collection of hand painted tiles for the bottom of your swimming pool-there will be six artists in the swimming pool line and each will be available for a limited time. The textile line will offer artist-designed fabrics, exclusively for Cumulus Studios and fabricated for the outdoors.
The special commission section advises, curates and customizes any outdoor functional object by a contemporary artist. The studio will supervise all production and installation. These special commissions are geared toward private foundations, museums or individuals that demand a unique functional artwork.
