Contemporary art · Seattle & Eugene

We collaborate with the world’s most daring artists and the collectors who champion them.

Born from the original 12.earth atelier, we steward limited releases, museum-grade commissions, and white-glove installation for environments seeking luminous, high-impact art sculpture.

Artists represented
12
Private collections
80+
Premiere releases
160

Seen with partners including

Architectural Digest Design Milk Dezeen Art Art Society

What we steward

Meticulous curation, honed from the original 12.earth legacy.

Research across past 12earth releases from 2010 onward informs our model. We maintain the Premier Member ethos—rare drops, access to studio conversations, and concierge logistics for every piece.

For Artists

We remove distractions so artists stay at the torch. Our team handles marketing, collector relations, freight, and conservation documentation.

  • Strategic launches & digital provenance kits
  • Fabrication oversight + installation supervision
  • Studio film + editorial features

For Collectors

Premier members receive first look access to vaulted works and private walkthroughs.

  • Invitation-only drops featuring cornerstone and new alumni artists
  • Complimentary insured overnight delivery within the U.S.
  • Collection management, valuations, and lighting studies

Premier Member Section

Exclusive releases, just like the original 12.earth drops.

To honor the historic program, only collectors who have supported 12earth artists—or can share imagery of their art collection—receive login credentials. Members gain:

Vaulted Editions

Bespoke kiln and hot-shop pieces released in micro batches with certificates of provenance.

Studio Access

Private Belltown and Eugene walkthroughs plus livestreamed sessions from collaborating furnaces.

Concierge Care

We cover insured overnight shipping within the continental U.S. and coordinate installation teams worldwide.

*Request requires proof of purchase history or documentation of existing art collection.

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Represented voices

From OG collaborators to new luminaries.

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Summit Atelier

Chromatic Architectures

Large-format suspended pieces that riff on legacy editions captured in the archive.

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Mineral Studio

Botanical Lumens

Delicate botanicals encased in dichroic layers, created exclusively for 12earth patrons.

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Lumen Guild

Residency Collective

A rotating cohort exploring volcanic ash, mirrored pigment, and architectural art mosaics.

Commission Process

We choreograph every step.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    Gather inspirations, assess site constraints, share archival releases for context.

  2. 02

    Design Lab

    Material samples, renders, and maquettes produced collaboratively with artists.

  3. 03

    Fabrication

    Hot shop sessions filmed for collectors, paired with weekly conservation reports.

  4. 04

    Installation

    White-glove transport, lighting calibration, and documentation for insurance + appraisal.

Release notes

Updates from the legacy research desk.

Archive Dive

2013–2016 Shopify era

Wayback Machine research recovered artist pages, premier membership copy, and Eugene, OR studio data informing today’s relaunch.

Field Notes

Hotshop Residency

Weekly residencies rotate between Seattle and Eugene, connecting collectors via livestream to the fabrication floor.

Opportunities

Hospitality & Corporate

Custom wall reliefs and suspended sculptures engineered with UL-listed lighting partners for seamless integration.

12earth — Biography

A platform built on authenticity, scarcity, and intention.

12earth is an independent art house founded in 2009 by Brandon R. Freeman on a simple belief: limited objects, treated with intention, become cultural artifacts. Long before “drops” were a trend, 12earth positioned functional and fringe art forms as serious, collectible work—pairing museum-level presentation with artist-first collaborations and strict exclusivity.

After an eight-year pause, 12earth returns with the same focus: limited releases, uncompromising curation, and deep respect for artists and collectors. Each small-batch collaboration—spanning contemporary art, niche design, photography, and culture—is produced in ultra-limited editions of twelve, crafted to endure rather than saturate.

Read the full 12earth story

12earth is an independent art house founded in 2009 by Brandon R. Freeman, built on a simple belief: limited objects, when treated with intention, become cultural artifacts. Long before “drops” and scarcity-based releases became a standard in contemporary culture, 12earth pioneered a model that positioned functional and fringe art forms as serious, collectible works.

What began as a small, anonymous platform evolved into a force that quietly reshaped an entire niche market, introducing museum-level presentation, artist-first collaborations, and a commitment to exclusivity.

Through curated releases, thoughtful storytelling, and a refusal to follow existing rules, 12earth helped legitimize a new category of collectible art. The platform became known for elevating emerging and established artists alike, validating their work in a space that previously lacked structure, respect, and market confidence.

After an eight-year pause, 12earth returns with the same focus that defined its earliest success: limited releases, uncompromising curation, and a deep respect for artists and collectors. The new chapter expands the vision—curating small-batch collaborations across contemporary art, niche design, photography, and culture—each produced in the same ultra-limited editions of twelve.

12earth remains a platform built on authenticity, scarcity, and intention. A place where artists can create without dilution, and collectors can acquire objects that are crafted to endure, not saturate.

Connect

Let’s plan your next acquisition.

12earth currently works by appointment only. Studio visits available in Belltown (Seattle) and Eugene, Oregon.

support@12earth.com +1 (206) 555-1234

By appointment · Shipping worldwide