By Madelon Uljee
100 × 150 × 5 cm 
Leather
Unique

In After the Storm – Orange, sweeping leather forms overlap in a composition filled with warmth and movement. Deep reds, burnt orange and softer earthy tones evoke leaves caught in the final currents of a storm, moments before stillness returns.

Madelon Uljee is fascinated by natural structures and transformations that are often temporary or easily overlooked. She translates these observations into sculptural wall works that occupy the space between fragility and strength, movement and stillness.

The work is created from high-quality surplus leather from the haute couture and luxury fashion industry. Materials originally intended for luxury bags, footwear and other objects are cut and shaped by hand, becoming one-of-a-kind sculptural forms. Subtle variations in colour and texture remain visible, revealing the character of the leather.

The accompanying leaves expand the movement beyond the central sculpture, creating a composition that can be adapted to a particular wall or interior. Installation within the Netherlands is included.

By Madelon Uljee
75 × 100 × 5 cm 
Leather
Unique

After the Storm – Orange/Red brings together warm shades of orange, rust and burgundy in a compact sculptural composition. Overlapping leather forms create a sense of movement, accompanied by individual leaves that appear to drift beyond the central work.

The artwork is part of Madelon Uljee’s exploration of the natural world and its continual cycle of change. Rather than depicting a storm itself, Uljee focuses on what remains afterwards: displaced leaves, lingering movement and the first signs of recovery.

Each element is shaped by hand from high-quality surplus leather originating from the haute couture and luxury fashion industry. The material retains its softness and tactility, while the folds and layered construction give the work a distinct physical presence.

Its more compact format makes the work particularly versatile. The accompanying leaves allow the composition to extend across the wall or respond to an architectural feature without requiring a monumental space. Installation within the Netherlands is included.

By Madelon Uljee
100 × 150 × 5 cm 
Leather
Unique

In After the Storm – Red, Madelon Uljee captures the moment when the force of a storm begins to subside. Layered forms in deep red, burgundy and aubergine gather at the centre, while individual leaves appear to have been carried across the wall by the wind.

Uljee works with high-quality surplus leather from the haute couture and luxury fashion industry. By cutting, shaping and assembling the material by hand, she gives it a new life as a sculptural artwork. The curved surfaces create depth and shifting shadows, allowing the work to change subtly with the light and the position of the viewer.

The work reflects both the vulnerability and resilience of nature: a moment of disruption that already holds the promise of renewal. With its generous scale and rich colour palette, it creates a strong yet organic presence within an interior.

After the Storm – Red is accompanied by individual leather leaves, allowing the composition to respond to the proportions and architecture of the wall. Installation within the Netherlands is included.