Dolan Geiman

I'm always so inspired by Dolan Geiman's eclectic art. He mixes discarded finds with antiques and natural objects in a way that feels modern yet incredibly soulful. When he offered to share photos of the office space he renovated for his wife and business partner, Ali Marie, I knew I would be in for a treat.

Located in a sustainably renovated warehouse in Chicago, Dolan describes the original 200-square-foot office as being "bland and depressing," which was clearly a disconnect from the type of work Ali Marie does. As a wedding present, Dolan decided to secretly revamp the office by adding big doses of personality and lots of feminine touches — all while being on a tight budget. The key was utilizing recycled finds, local materials, and talented friends.

Keep reading to see Dolan's innovative tricks for creating an inspiring office space!

It started off with a whale – actually with an image of a particular whale that appeared on Dolan Geiman's NYIGF booth announcement. After eagerly clicking to his Etsy site and flipping through the first couple of pages, I became hooked. Dolan's work includes paintings, collages, constructions, and limited-edition reproductions. Using a curious assortment of discarded finds, items found in nature, and household objects, he creates pieces that feel utterly modern yet reflective of his country roots. Aside from running an Etsy shop and participating in nationwide art fairs, Dolan works with international retailers, interior designers, art consultants, and hotel developers, to wholesale his work, create window displays and commissioned pieces. Keep reading to check out a handful of my favorite pieces from his collections!