R & Company announces Wilderness and Ornament, the second solo exhibition of works by Los Angeles-based designer David Wiseman. The exhibition, featuring new designs and never-before-seen architectural installations, is on view 11 May – 25 June 25 2015. Wilderness and Ornament is an opulent exploration of the artist’s references to nature and the influence of decorative arts history on Wiseman’s practice and his body of unique handmade works. In his artist statement, Wiseman writes, ‘As early as I can remember, I have been interested in drawing patterns — geometries that repeat to create structures, tiles and borders, as well as abstracting trees and flowers to create flourishes and symbols. I remember being completely engrossed by my grandmother’s folio of Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, admiring the detailed color plates and amazed by the sheer

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