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Life Imitates Art

A New Outdoor Collection by Edra Mirrors a Powerful Work by Jesse Krimes

Discover how life imitates art in unexpected moments of visual synchronicity

By Lucy Rees
Abstract orange textured carpet alongside matching outdoor sofa set on a lush green lawn with a pool in the background.
Left: Jesse Krimes, Stag, (2024). Right: Every Stone by Edra. Photo: Left: AN BRADICA STUDIO, © JESSE KRIMES, COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY, NEW YORK. Right: COURTESY OF EDRA

The inherent beauty of marble inspired Every Stone, an inventive collection of tactile, three-dimensional fabric by Edra that is available in nine hues, ranging from Alpine Green to deep Imperial Red, which is seen here enveloping the brand’s Sherazade sofa.

A pivotal voice in contemporary art, New York talent Jesse Krimes creates work informed by his experience with incarceration. Displayed at Jack Shainman Gallery last winter, Stag (2024) combines embroidery, paint, and clothing collected from people in the prison system in a powerful, textural statement.

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Fall Issue in the section “Life Imitates Art.” Subscribe to the magazine.