Chellis Baird Collaborates with American Leather on Three New Works
Chellis Baird, an artist from New York, has collaborated with American Leather, a company based in Dallas, to produce three pieces for her 'Unveiling' series, which fuses painting and sculpture. She chose hide samples, fabrics, wood finishes, and metal details from American Leather’s offerings. Utilizing custom-joined walnut or white pine frames, Baird crafted a dramatic backdrop for her artworks, highlighting the leather's natural edges and exposing cognac suede. Each piece showcases earthy browns and warm beige hues accented with copper. Influenced by her fashion design and ballet background, Baird's solo exhibition, 'Garden of Athletes,' runs at the Bo Bartlett Center in Columbus, Georgia, until December 5. This information was originally published in Galerie Magazine's 2026 Late Fall Issue.
Key facts
- Chellis Baird is a New York artist known for tactile creations that combine painting and sculpture.
- American Leather is a Dallas-based furniture company specializing in custom luxury upholstery, artisanal hides, and craftsmanship.
- Baird created three ambitious artworks for the collaboration, extending her 'Unveiling' series.
- She selected hide swatches, fabric bolts, custom woodwork finishes, and polished-metal trims from American Leather's collection.
- The artworks use custom-joined walnut or white pine frames, which Baird views as a theatrical stage for a three-act performance.
- Baird sliced, folded, and twisted the leather to reveal the contrasting cognac suede reverse.
- The color palette features earthy browns, warm beige tones, and gleaming copper accents, a new direction for the artist.
- Baird's solo show 'Garden of Athletes' is on view at the Bo Bartlett Center in Columbus, Georgia, through December 5.
- A version of the article first appeared in Galerie Magazine's 2026 Late Fall Issue under the headline 'Material Movement.'
Entities
Artists
- Chellis Baird
- Kelly Taub
Institutions
- American Leather
- Bo Bartlett Center
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Dallas
- Long Island City
- Columbus
- Georgia