about ehr-lüm

    "In Mexico, there was something unique about the roadwork.  The curbing is not laid out by machine, it's handmade.  So there's little irregularities.  That's why the eye is rested even by the curbing in Mexico.  You see humanity in a chair.  And you know seven thousand didn't come out in one day.  It was made by some man's hand.  There's artistry in that, and that's what makes mankind happier.  You work out of necessity, but in your work, you gotta have a little artistry too."  

     --- Rip Torn, from Working, by Studs Terkel © 1972

    Actor Rip Torn is not often quoted, but his words from Working concisely capture the essence of ehr-lüm.  We specialize in the custom design and one-time production of artistic projects that will be cherished for generations.

    I create all of the project designs, from lanterns to fountains to custom homes, and also build much of the work.  I have an affinity for nature, design, architecture and engineering.  ehr-lüm is the melding of these interests.

    Please review some of the work in this site, and feel free to contact me with any questions or to arrange a design consultation.

Thanks for your time,

Gregg