Henry Merker crafts lighting and design objects in Philadelphia, PA. His work draws inspiration from objects of antiquity and the supernatural to create moments of world-building within the home.
Henry began designing lighting objects while studying Product Design at Drexel University, and continued honing his craft through artist residencies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Museum of Art in Wood, and Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft. His work has since shown at design exhibitions across the US, including at JONALD DUDD (NYC) and Placed Gallery (Livingston, MT). Henry’s work is currently available via DUDD HAUS.
Exhibitions
2026 From the Waters, Placed Gallery, Livingston, MT
Put Together, Placed Gallery, New York, NY
DUDD LITE, The Future Perfect, New York, NY
One Night Stand, American Design Club, New York, NY
Practicing Persistence, Dare Arts Council, Manteo, NC
2025 Designed to Dwell, Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Collectible NYC, DUDD HAUS Booth, New York, NY
This Is Not A Strut, Blu Dot NoMad, New York, NY
GRATEFUL DUDD, JONALDDUDD, New York, NY
Table Manners: A Potluck for Design, American Design Club, New York, NY
The Piggy Bank Show, Yowie, Philadelphia, PA
Cork Remade (Solo Show), The Museum for Art and Wood & NextFab, Philadelphia, PA
2024 The 12x12 Show, Launderette Records, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Design Showcase, Commonweal Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
The Egg Cup Show, Yowie, Philadelphia, PA
2023 Westphal College Exhibition, Design Philly, Philadelphia, PA
WACK! Hot Bed Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Residencies and Fellowships
2026 Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft, Long-term Artist-in-Residence, Columbia, NC
2025 Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Spring Residency Windgate Fellow, Snowmass Village, CO
2025 The Museum for Art in Wood, Winter Residency Fellow, Philadelphia, PA