ABOUT
Alan Powell is a furniture maker, woodworker, and designer based in the Southeast United States. By approaching each project and natural material with reverence, Powell masterfully discovers solutions and lets answers arise organically in their truest and most beautiful expressions. The result is design that energizes the human spirit, gives order to a home or space, and delivers a real and enduring impact. His work draws on techniques from various schools and traditions, as well as 45 years at the bench. An Accredited Professional in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program, Powell is committed to eco-consciousness as part of functional innovation. He has received furniture design awards in Philadelphia, Santa Fe, and Taos, taught sustainable design at the University of New Mexico, and regularly creates commissioned work for clients nationally.
Living Master Recognition, Taos Arts Festival
Chair Show 3, Southern Highlands Craft Guild
Taos Art Festival, Numerous Best of Furniture
Santa Fe Design Week, Best of Furniture
Shidoni Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Various Publications and Newspaper Articles
Niche Award Finalist, Philadelphia
Art in City Hall Project, Philadelphia