A man sitting on a black chair in a dark room with black textured and cracked art on the walls, dressed in a beige jacket, black hoodie, black beanie, and white sneakers.

  • Ross Gronvold approaches making as a conversation with materials—a practice rooted in listening rather than imposing. Each piece becomes a record of its own transformation as environmental forces and material intelligence shape the final form.

    Working with organic materials such as wood, concrete, wax, and sawdust, Gronvold creates large-scale wall pieces and functional objects that challenge conventional boundaries between art and design. His multidisciplinary background informs a process that honors inherent material qualities, allowing emergent characteristics to guide form. Geometric intention meets material resistance; surfaces crack and textures develop as the work finds its own resolution.

    Gronvold's work is a search for presence—transforming space and inviting sustained contemplation. Each piece is unrepeatable, shaped by collaboration between hand, material, and environmental forces.

  • the studio serves both as a laboratory and sanctuary. it is a place for deep reflection, exploration and a devotion to the work. to the devoted artist, art becomes much more than an external expression - it becomes a methodology for internal transformation. its a form of alchemy, we shape the material and the material shapes us - a mirror that reflects our truth.

    The Nature of Transformation

    In the studio, transformation begins with listening. To materials, to space, to the subtle frequencies that exist beneath surface reality. This practice of deep attention reveals possibilities that conventional thinking might miss - showing us that reality itself is more fluid than we imagine.

    Materiality

    Every material contains its own intelligence, its own desire to become. Our role is not to impose form, but to enter into dialogue with these inherent qualities. Through this collaboration, we discover forms and functions that transcend our initial understanding.

    Space

    Space is not empty - it pulses with potential, with memory, with possibility. Through careful intervention and material exploration, we can amplify these qualities, creating environments that shift perception and elevate experience.

    The work

    True innovation emerges from the balance between rigorous methodology and intuitive exploration. The studio serves as both laboratory and meditation chamber, where technical expertise meets moments of pure discovery.

  • RBG studio is a multidisciplinary practice operating at the intersection of art, design, and spatial exploration. our work challenges conventional boundaries while honoring the inherent qualities of materials and space. Each project is approached as both a technical and philosophical exploration.

    Our practice is guided by three core principles:

    - Material Truth: Understanding and honoring the inherent qualities of each material

    - Conscious Creation: Making choices that respect both environment and purpose.

    - Transformative Design: Creating experiences that shift perspectives and inspire new ways of seeing, our studio investigates how physical spaces and objects shape human experience. Each project begins with deep observation, allowing the dialogue between material, form, and environment to guide our process.

    • design

      • object

      • spatial

      • experiential

    • creative direction

    • brand consultation

      • identity

      • visual

    • photo / video

  • The commissioning process offers an opportunity to develop work uniquely suited to your environment, whether adapting colorways to architectural contexts, scaling concepts to specific dimensions, or applying my distinctive techniques to new forms. For organizations and brands, these commissions maintain artistic integrity while thoughtfully incorporating elements of identity.

    For commission inquiries, please contact the studio with details of your project vision and parameters.