DAVID BEKER
ABOUT THE ARTIST
David Beker is a Philadelphia based designer, craftsperson, and artist. He grew up in Maryland and studied architecture at the University of Maryland. Afterward, he moved to New York to focus on computer graphics, gaining an MFA from Parsons School of Design in that field. He eventually returned to architecture; receiving a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and became a registered architect a few years later.
Wanting a design practice that included more physical making, David expanded his focus from architecture to include furniture design and sculpture. He currently teaches courses in architecture and furniture design at Drexel University.
ARTIST STATEMENT
David Beker is a contemporary designer, craftsperson, and artist. Drawing from his experience as an architect and digital artist, his three-dimensional projects exist in a space between functional furniture and abstract sculpture.
He draws inspiration from the deep cultural meaning of recognizable objects and structures. These elements are combined and arranged to create a new composition that challenges the understanding of the object’s original meaning. These pieces may at first seem disparate, but all celebrate making with an attention to thoughtful details and design. David maintains a true, one-person studio, where he designs and makes all of his work.