Design

Jamie Drake Conceives an Interior Inspired by a Stunning Carrie Moyer Work

Galerie asked the leading designer to curate a room using a favorite artist’s colorful canvas

May 31, 2019

Smiling man wearing glasses and a suit jacket in an office setting. — Jamie Drake. Photo: Courtesy of Drake/Anderson

An art collector himself, Jamie Drake creates glamorous interiors with a strong sense of personality and place. A mix of artists and mediums activates many of the homes he devises, along with one-of-a-kind artisan touches such as those created by the Alpha Workshops, where he serves on the board as chair.

“From the first time I saw her work, I was drawn to Carrie Moyer,” says Drake. “The lushness and sensuality of her compositions and palettes are compelling to me. To complement this landscape flattened into abstraction, I chose pieces that repeat the forms and colors and take that energy off the wall and into the space.”

Aquanetta (2019) by Carrie Moyer

Abstract painting with bold colors including red, pink, blue, and green shapes on a yellow background with black accents. — Carrie Moyer, *Aquanetta,* 2019. Courtesy of the artist and DC Moore Gallery, New York

Fresh armchair from the Jamie Drake Collection for Theodore Alexander; theodorealexander.com.

Modern armchair with dark patterned upholstery and copper armrests, featuring a bright orange cushion. — Fresh armchair from the Jamie Drake Collection for Theodore Alexander. Courtesy of Theodore Alexander

Burning Bush 39 (2018) by Michele Oka Doner; davidgillgallery.com.

Decorative black branch candle holder with seven lit white candles arranged in an artistic formation. — *Burning Bush 39* (2018) by Michele Oka Doner. Courtesy of David Gill Gallery

Hippie Chic fabric by Karin Sajo; karinsajo.com.

Close-up of a textured red and orange woven fabric with intricate patterns and various shades and flecks of white and black. — Hippie Chic fabric by Karin Sajo. Courtesy of Karin Sajo

Pearl sofa by Brett Beldock for Profiles, upholstered in Cusco Bouclé by Lauren Hwang; profilesny.net, laurenhwangnewyork.com.

Curved pink velvet sofa with rounded back and armrests on a white background. — Pearl sofa by Brett Beldock for Profiles, upholstered in Cusco Bouclé by Lauren Hwang. Courtesy of Brett Design; Courtesy of Lauren Hwang New York

Lamp Liste Rouge by Hervé Van der Straeten; ralphpucci.net.

Modern red table lamp with a unique sculptural base and a glossy finish, ideal for contemporary interior decor. — Lamp Liste Rouge by Hervé Van der Straeten. Courtesy of Ralph Pucci

Side Table 1 by Sven Herrmann-Padditz; ralphpucci.net.

Artistic table with intricate, spiky metal frame and a smooth, circular beige top, showcasing modern design elements. — Side Table 1 by Sven Herrmann-Padditz. Courtesy of Ralph Pucci

Lale stool by Nina Seirafi; ralphpucci.net.

Abstract metallic sculpture with overlapping, curved, leaf-like shapes in silver and gold tones on a white background. — Lale stool by Nina Seirafi. Courtesy of Ralph Pucci

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2019 Summer issue in the section The Artful Home: Living Masterpiece. Subscribe to the magazine.