Joshua Vogel is a sculptor, furniture designer & woodworker, and co-founder of Black Creek Mercantile & Trading Co. (BCMT) in Kingston, NY. Raised in New Mexico in the 70's, he traveled extensively through Australia, Haiti, Europe & finally the American West, where he pursued Anthropology and Art History at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Architecture studies followed at the University of Oregon, where he also began working in earnest with wood. By the mid 90's Joshua Vogel had again relocated, this time to New York City where he worked to establish his first studio. Eventually focusing his expertise exclusively on furniture design & production, he co-founded BDDW, a recognizable, heirloom quality, American made furniture & design company.

Ultimately choosing the country lifestyle over that of the city, Joshua moved to the Hudson Valley to rediscover the basics; not only of life, but of design, woodworking & his first love - sculpture. Alongside his partner Kelly Zaneto, he operates the exquisite furniture and design workshop BCMT in Kingston, producing hand-made high quality pieces, in solid wood and natural materials. Known to be meticulous and detail oriented, it is Joshua’s Vogel’s indomitable energy to build, innate sense of larger design issues, and love of process that set him apart.

In addition, Joshua Vogel creates sculptures and sculptural wall pieces as part of his personal artistic practice, which explores form, balance, and the quiet poetry of materials. He draws inspiration from philosophical themes, spirituality, and the inherent beauty of nature. “Work inspires work. One idea leads to another—the love of making things and the desire to do better, to push ahead—excites me.” With the BCMT Gallery, his artworks are shown alongside those of like-minded artists, cultivating a dialogue between art, materials and craftsmanship, connected with the natural world.

Joshua is the author of "The Artful Wooden Spoon" (chronicle books 2015) and has taught workshops and segments at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship & Pratt Institute.

Take a moment to read Joshua's latest interview HERE.

Please reach out for a full list of available artworks or if you'd like to discuss site-specific artwork and design commissions, info@blackcreekmt.com