Themes of climate, ecology, technology, and progress serve as conceptual foundations, through which he evokes the sublime within the mundane, punctuating everyday experiences with moments of revelation. Drawing from natural phenomena, whether mathematical principles governing perception or the physics of light and movement, his work synthesizes empirical inquiry with poetic resonance.

Trained as an architect (BA Hons, Birmingham School of Architecture; MA RCA, Royal College of Art, London), Ian’s methodology bridges rigorous conceptual frameworks with material innovation. His Atelier operates at the intersection of art, design, and technology, prioritizing experimental processes that merge cutting-edge fabrication, coding, interaction design, and traditional craftsmanship. This polymathic approach embraces serendipity, allowing industrial techniques — both novel and timeworn — to inform site-specific installations and objects marked by obsessive attention to detail.

Internationally recognized, Ian’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), Bund 18 (Shanghai), and the Royal Institute of British Architects (London & Shanghai). He has undertaken commissions for UAP (Urban Art Projects) and UCCA (Ullens Center for Contemporary Art) in China. His projects, often collaborative endeavours, are supported by an Atelier comprising architects, designers, and creative technologists committed to interdisciplinary experimentation.