Describing himself as “somewhat of a hoarder,” Felix is constantly seeking out materials that can be ingeniously repurposed and given a second life. Along with the environmental and economic merit of using free materials sourced from waste streams, he is drawn to their aesthetic point of difference.

“Waste materials are raw and unpolished, making them unique and almost one-of-a-kind. Crafting pieces that tell a story and highlight the unique beauty and character of these materials is rewarding.”

The repurposed materials used in Felix’s work are intrinsic to his artistic vision. His process begins by interrogating the material itself and then creating multiple iterations of a structure or design, refining through model-making. It’s then a matter of material manipulation. Finding inspiration in industrial processes and the materials themselves, his final creative output is often the result of exploring basic actions like folding, bending, stacking, pasting and layering.

“It's easy to get pigeonholed into one discipline, but I find immense value in working across furniture, object and set,” he explains. “Each area intersects and feeds into each other, allowing me to blend functionality, aesthetics and innovative thinking in new and exciting ways.”