Madelon Uljee
Contemporary leather sculptures
Madelon Uljee creates sculptural leather works inspired by the hidden structures found in nature. Under the name Architectural Flora, she translates details such as leaf veins, droplets and organic patterns into abstract forms that range from intimate wall pieces to larger site-responsive installations.
More about contemporary artist Madelon Uljee
Working primarily with leather, Madelon Uljee develops each sculpture through an intuitive, material-led process. Rather than following fixed sketches, she explores how folding, tension, colour and surface can transform the material into layered organic forms. This approach gives every sculpture its own rhythm and presence.
Light plays an important role in how the works are experienced. As it moves across the leather, shadows deepen, contours become more pronounced and subtle variations in the surface emerge. The sculptures shift throughout the day, creating an active relationship with the space around them.
Alongside autonomous sculptures, Uljee creates larger site-responsive works in dialogue with a particular setting. Scale, colour and composition can be developed in relation to the architecture while retaining the distinctive visual language of her practice. These works range from sculptural interventions for private residences to commissions for hospitality and corporate environments.
Through Architectural Flora, Uljee magnifies natural details that often escape our attention. Leaf veins, droplets and cellular patterns become the starting point for contemporary leather sculptures that move between abstraction, nature and architecture.
Interested in a larger work or a site-specific commission? We are happy to discuss the possibilities and advise on a work suited to your project or space.
Recently, we asked Madelon to tell us more about her practice. Read the interview here.
By Madelon Uljee
60 × 60 × 5 cm
Leather, steel
Unique
Madelon Uljee creates sculptural works in leather, exploring the relationship between material, form and repetition. In this work, folded elements build up into a dense, almost architectural surface. The deep burgundy colour enhances the sense of depth and shadow, while the handmade structure keeps the piece tactile and organic. Depending on the angle and light, the work shifts between softness and sharpness, appearing both controlled and instinctive at the same time.
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