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In Solitary / In Solidarity | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Alicia Dietz Studios. Item made of walnut
In Solitary / In Solidarity | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Alicia Dietz Studios. Item made of walnut
In Solitary / In Solidarity | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Alicia Dietz Studios. Item made of walnut
In Solitary / In Solidarity | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Alicia Dietz Studios. Item made of walnut
In Solitary / In Solidarity | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Alicia Dietz Studios. Item made of walnut
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In Solitary / In Solidarity | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Alicia Dietz Studios. Item made of walnut

Created and Sold by Alicia Dietz Studios

Alicia Dietz Studios

In Solitary / In Solidarity - Wall Hangings

Starts at $300

Live edge walnut and artisan-grade concrete combine to form a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. Wall art that invokes a natural landscape. Easily hung on the wall either vertically or horizontally, no two pieces are alike. All will be a talking point in your home.

After serving in the military for over a decade, I’ve become very familiar with the concept of the individual within the collective. As a military unit, soldiers could be added and subtracted without changing it’s wholeness. Each voice was singular, but to a far more powerful degree, each was a crucial part of the collective. Both exist simultaneously – the contrast between one massive thing and the many integral parts that compose it.

For a myriad of reason, this concept had greater meaning in 2020. We embarked upon a difficult journey as a nation and collective community – and as individuals.

And because life requires contrast, we must understand a thing’s opposite before we can appreciate that thing itself. While wrought with uncertainty and heartache, I believe this year also brought out the best in so many.

This piece is a reflection of the year that was 2020, of how we are all part of something bigger than ourselves, and of how I can’t help but hope – to look ahead and see an expansive horizon.

Dimensions vary
As shown: 88” x 11”

Sold individually or as sets. Price varies based on size, wood and concrete selected, and design details. Contact to inquire about shipping rate.

Item In Solitary / In Solidarity
As seen in Private Residence, Washington, DC
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Alicia Dietz Studios
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2020
Woman-owned. Veteran-owned. Handcrafted custom furniture, artisan concrete, woodworking, design, and home decor in Richmond, VA. Heirloom furniture made from locally sourced hardwoods, each piece is crafted with intention, integrity, and innovation.

Nearly a decade ago, I traded a pilot helmet for hand plane, following my passion for craft after a ten-year career as an officer and Blackhawk Helicopter Maintenance Test Pilot in the U.S. Army. I served in Iraq and have been stationed all over the world, including Germany, Alaska, and Egypt. While seemingly two different areas of expertise, my career in the Army unexpectedly prepared me to design and build. The discipline necessary to command soldiers and to test broken helicopters has translated into an astute attention to detail and an unwavering work ethic.

Craft, labor, dedication, and learning were the cornerstones of my personal ethos in the military. These same characteristics are exemplified in my pursuit of craft. Some people find it an odd jump to go from helicopter pilot to studio furniture maker. But many of the same principals apply. In the military, you learn to plan in both overview and specific detail. And then you execute. Yet, no plan survives first contact. So you evaluate your situation based on previous knowledge and on what your experts are advising you, make changes, disseminate that information, and the execute again. I find this to be true in my studio – this process of evaluation and action, time and time again, leads to projects and pieces more informed than the last. It is this constant cycle that allows me to evaluate what I’ve just done in order to produce ever-evolving work.

Always looking for a new experiment, I find the journey of the creative process its own reward. For the past several years, I’ve been investigating the intersection of wood and concrete, a surface I feel I’ve only begun to scratch. Wood is technical and precise and requires exacting attention. Concrete is fluid, both in material and in mindset. You can control it up to a point, and then it does what it wants. Moving between the two materials keeps ideas flowing.

I am part of a group of professionals who are making our mark, experimenting with techniques, sustaining a business, constructing furniture, and building a community. I’m a woman who’s carving a path, crafting a living, and making a difference. I am proud to be part of a larger group of women who serve as inspiration and empowerment – and do so with grit and grace.

I earned a BSJ in Advertising/Journalism from Ohio University in 2001 and two Woodworking and Furniture Making Degrees from Vermont Woodworking School in 2012 and 2013.

I completed my MFA in Craft and Material Studies at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth Virginia) in 2016.

I live and work in Richmond, Virginia.