StudioProcess
Every work begins with research. Fisher studies historical objects and ancient cultural forms not to replicate them, but to translate their underlying intention — distilling classical reference into contemporary design language. He designs first in grayscale, considering form in isolation before introducing material. This discipline ensures that each piece stands on its own terms, with stone serving as a final act of interpretation rather than a starting point. The result is a body of work where antiquity and precision meet: sophisticated in detail, deliberate in process, and rooted in a deep understanding of how objects carry meaning across time.
Fisher's studio is in TriBeCa; his workshop in Queens, with partner facilities in Portugal and Italy. A team of five — Fisher and four dedicated artisans — works exclusively on his designs. The process begins with irregularly shaped boulders, wire-cut into blanks before being machined, hand-tooled, and finally step polished. No two operations are identical. Each material demands a different approach, and the final form always emerges in dialogue with the stone itself. Patience, process, and discipline govern every cut.
Fisher maintains longstanding relationships with miners, quarry owners, and stonemasons across the globe — often receiving first access to boulders considered too fractured or irregular for commercial processing. This network is the cornerstone of his practice, granting access to historically significant stone from quarries which have long since ceased operation: materials traditionally reserved for the restoration of state and religious monuments, revered across empires and cultures. Over 40 species of stone have passed through the workshop.
Fisher designs with their geological and cultural significance in mind, selecting each material as a deliberate act of homage to its origins. Every work is assigned a unique numerical reference and offered as found — what you see is precisely what you will receive. Variation is not a caveat. It is the point.
MaterialsJourney
Collaboration is essential to Fisher's practice. Working with stone is never solitary — it draws on the expertise of quarry owners, fabricators, freight agents, and artisans whose knowledge shapes every stage of production. Fisher has described this network of voices as one of his favorite parts of the work. Beyond the studio, he collaborates closely with interior designers and architects on bespoke commissions developed in direct dialogue with each project.
Deep material manipulation and formal research remain the foundation of everything — a practice defined by heritage, refined craftsmanship, and the enduring conviction that natural materials deserve to be treated with reverence.