THE ARTIST AS MAKER
THE MAKER AS ARTIST

FRoNT RooM
IDRIS MUHAMMAD

THe GReaT GLaSS eLeVaToR
NICK FRUEAN

BaCK RooM
T-Shirt Art
& Other Wearables
Various Artists


NOV 22 - DEC 20, 2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, Nov 22,   6-9pm

What do you get when artists blur the line between art and craft? Where does one end or begin? Come explore the new exhibition at iMPeRFeCT Gallery, The Artist As Maker, The Maker As Artist, it highlights the works of artists that navigate both of those worlds, each with their own distinct complexities. 

Upholstery designer Idris Muhammad will transform the FRoNT RooM with his out of this world upholstered furnishings, custom motorcycle seats, clothing and fine leather accessories. Visual artist, woodworker and musician Nick Fruean is inhabiting the GReaT GLaSS eLeVaToR with his exquisite wooden kitchen wares and drawings. There will also be a T-Shirt Art & Other Wearables showing by various artists, all their works are available for cash and carry purchase in the BaCK RooM.

"My pieces in this exhibition are all inspired by the way I grew up and being African-American but yet also being exposed to African culture, travel, old vintage Americana style military and how I fuse together all of the combinations of European luxury meet African American influence is the culmination of this exhibit!" Idris Muhammad  

To watch Idris being interviewed by Hank Flynn of Fox29's Good Day Uncut, Click Here.

"My practice is based on the study and appreciation of nature and the role we as creators can play in it.  Through iteration, trial and error, and sometimes sheer happenstance, I am able to tap into a current of consciousness which connects me to my ancestors, a thread that traces through history and connects us collectively.  I hope to be able to share some of what I have learned to others, especially children, because a creative outlet is so important and can rewire the way we perceive and interact with the world, positively, from a young age." Nick Fruean

ABOUT NICK FRUEAN

I am a woodworker currently based in Germantown.   As a child, I was surrounded by my  Samoan father's tiki carvings, which imbued a sense of mystery and wonder in me.   I attended PAFA and have worked on restoring historic buildings in Philadelphia as a carpenter.  I have been woodturning and making wood craft for the past few years, and continue to work as a carpenter while I build my shop practice.