Hi Steemers!
My name is Darius Woo and I am an architect based in New York City. Originally from Hong Kong, I came to the US in 2006 to pursue a career in architecture. I have been working at Weiss/Manfredi, an architecture office based in New York, as a project architect for the last five years. Since 2017, I have diversified my "resume" through illustrating covers for W42ST, a neighbourhood magazine in Hell's Kitchen, on a part-time basis.
I currently live in a studio apartment in Manhattan with my fiance, our Fiddle-leaf Fig tree and a drawer full of used tickets and chocolate wraps. (just wait and see...)
- Me acting professionally at the opening of our project built for Kent State University, Ohio
- Me acting goofy at the launch party of W42ST November issue somewhere in Manhattan
My Personal Work!
But let's forget what I do for a living, and let's focus on what I do to self-entertain.
"For lack of a better explanation, I essentially make art from garbage."
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by colors, textures and patterns of everyday paper objects. I have amassed a rather large collection of used tickets, torn envelopes and merchandise receipts from my travels and everyday routines. I develop narratives around the seemingly mundane paper objects, and draw attention to their innate beauty through articulating shapes and forms.
- A glimpse into my drawer full of goodies (also known as trash to some people)
I'll admit. As an architect, I often find myself oscillating between my professional inclination to control form and composition, and my artistic instinct to play and improvise. The result of such "struggle" is a series of whimsical characters, each with a unique story to tell, emerging organically around the chroma and patterns of the chosen paper artifact.
"I see interest in the commonplace of life, and would like to invite all of you to appreciate the unexpected beauty that can be found everywhere."
- 2016, Collage made from a used NYC Subway ticket
Morning In Bed
2016, Collage made from a Gracious Home catalogue
- 2017, Some visual studies I did at my art studio for the cover of W42ST
Window With A View
2017, Mixed media collage made from a used Amazon.com shipping box
Surprise
2016, Collage made from my plane ticket to Hong Kong
- Me at my art studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn
Now Let's Talk About You!
For those of you who share an equally curious mind, I would love to hear all your thoughts, comments and even suggestions on what you would like to see! And for those of you who share my interest in hoarding, you should really seek professional help :)
(I'm joking, kinda.)
I look forward to connecting with each and every one of you!
Live long and prosper!
