Commissions
Bespoke sculptural and
functional art for spaces,
stories and people that matter.
Some pieces are designed to anchor a space.
Some mark a moment.
Some carry history forward.
Every work is developed as a one-of-one response -
considered through material, shaped by context,
and guided by intent.
Each commission begins with a conversation.
Commission Tiers
Signature
$3,000 - $18,000
Developed in response to a specific space, idea, or purpose.
Shaped through material, context, and the demands of the piece.
Designed to integrate, anchor, or elevate its environment.
Legacy
$20,000+
Long-horizon works rooted in narrative, lineage, or deeply personal context.
Approached as defining pieces within both the space and the studio’s body of work.
Created to carry meaning forward beyond the moment.
Material. Context. Intent.
Each commission at Smoke & Ember
is shaped by three forces.
Material
Brings its own structure, grain,
and constraints.
Context
Defines where the piece lives
and how it is experienced.
Intent
Determines what the work is meant
to hold, express, or become.
The result is not simply a custom object,
but a piece designed to belong.
The Commission Process
Initial Inquiry
You share what you know - an idea, a space, a purpose, or even just a direction.
Discovery and Direction
We define scope, scale, materials, and intent to determine alignment and establish a clear path forward.
Design and Build
The work is developed and fabricated with pacing and decisions guided by the demands of the piece.
Delivery
Completed work is prepared for pickup, local delivery, or shipment.
Investment
Commissioned work is priced according to scale, complexity, material and intent.
If you have a working budget, including it in your inquiry helps guide the conversation.
A Good Fit
Commission work is best suited
to those who value originality,
material presence, and a slower,
more deliberate process.
The strongest projects begin with
the sense that the piece should
matter - whether it is anchoring a
space, marking something
significant, or carrying meaning
beyond the object itself.
Start the Conversation
If you’re considering a commission, share whatever you already know.
A finished idea is not required.
The process begins with a conversation.