Hello, Tacoma!

One year ago, Moss + Mineral relocated to an airy, 1,800′ space to co-found a design showroom called Matter. ‘Evolution’ is the best way to describe the changes a year can bring! Today, Matter is an art space and gallery co-owned by Steve Lawler (rePly Furniture), Nicholas Nyland (Object Lesson), and me (Lisa Kinoshita). We present the work of a slew of supercool Northwest artisans, and specialize in contemporary and mid-century modern furnishings and ceramics to make your home or workspace sing. Matter also mounts rotating art exhibits by artists from the Northwest and beyond.

Hours: Fridays 2-7, Saturdays, noon-5, and by appointment. Questions? Call 253.961.5220 or email verticalshout@gmail.com.

• Moss + Mineral – Artist and freelance curator Lisa Kinoshita expands her love of mid-century modern design to period objects and unusual botanicals that transform the rooms we live in. mossandmineral.com (253.961.5220)
• rePly Furniture – Steve Lawler hand-builds furniture from reclaimed wood impeccably formed and laminated for an element of pure surprise. replyfurniture.com (253.389.3807)
• Object Lesson – Nicholas Nyland is a fine painter, ceramicist and textile artist who slings color with wit and elegance. nicholasnyland.net (253.228.1976)