Foundation
The Material.ism Project was started as, and remains, a creative outlet seeking to use both local and exotic materials (and people) to creative unique and interesting pieces which capture and convey a sense of mood through presence.
As we are living in a digital era, and concerns arise around the reproduction of art and media by both mass manufacturing and AI, I wanted to create work that could not be replicated in this way. Every piece of art that I produce is made completely by hand, and the life-cast sculptural pieces are cast from individual people.
The Artist

Robert
Designer / Artist
I am an American artist working in Japan for the last decade.
I am anxiety ridden.
I want to create atmosphere in an object.
I am materialistic.
I admire people who have skills that I do not.
I want to live forever.
The Project
The Material.ism Project is an independent design and art production enterprise wholly owned and run by a single artist.
I do not have the ability to produce at scale, and generally accept commissions for small items or limited run projects.