Occupying a niche where traditional woodworking, modernism, and esotericism meet, Aleph Geddis creates intricate geometric sculptures from solid pieces of wood. Each abstract work has its own personality; some are subtly figurative, while others resemble glyphs or ancient symbols transformed into three-dimensional forms.

Geddis is particularly interested in exploring the possibilities of Platonic solids, a category of convex polyhedra that have been studied by mathematicians and philosophers for millennia, notably in the works of their namesake, Plato. In his artist statement, Geddis describes these forms as “containing a truth that goes beyond human subjectivity, a magical existence that predates and outlives us, which we take pleasure in experiencing and interacting with.”

Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, Geddis was fascinated from a young age by the woodcarving traditions of the region’s Indigenous peoples, captivated by their interpretations of nature. He now splits his time between Bali and Orcas Island in Washington, where he shares a studio with his sculptor father.

Geddis’ fascination with nature and wood as a material began during a family trip to Japan when he was young. Over time, his work evolved into a constant exploration of form and material. He now also owns a home in Hokkaido, Japan, where he plans to build a studio. As a frequent traveler, Geddis carries his works wherever he goes, exploring the duality and paradoxes of his surroundings, continuing to “bring beauty and integrity into the world.”