beautiful imperfection
Cone9Colab is a Wabi-Sabi art collective based in New Jersey bringing together artists, communities, and ideas through collaborative exhibitions, workshops, and events.
Robert Diken, John Marron, and Simon Keller are the founding member artists of Cone9Colab which was born from our collective belief that art can be powerful when it is made together, experienced together, and rooted in the beauty of imperfection.
One of the things that makes Cone9Colab unique is our open chair policy. For select events we invite special guest artists to join the collective — artists whose work and philosophy align with the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic and who bring something unexpected to the table. These collaborations keep our work fresh, unpredictable, and alive. Like a pop-up super group, no two Cone9Colab events are exactly the same.
Upcoming
Due to unexpected circumstances, the lessISmore exhibition and performance series has been postponed to spring 2027. The full program will remain intact, and new dates will be announced soon.
The good news: in its place, we’re opening the Wabi-Sabi Pop Shop - INFO BELOW
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you this holiday season, and again in the spring.
WABI SABI POP SHOP
HOLIDAY MARKET
We’re opening the Wabi-Sabi Pop Shop, a holiday market of handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts from the lessISmore artists. Shop ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, prints, photographs, cards, and more, and join us for tea ceremonies and seasonal events along the way.
November 1 – December 20
Saturdays & Sundays, 11am – 3pm
Basecamp Studio & Gallery · 315 Main Street, Metuchen
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you this holiday season, and again in the spring.
WHAT WE DO
WORKSHOPS / PERFORMANCES
Hands-on collaborative experiences including Clay Dancing, Sumi-e ink drawing, tea ceremony, assemblage, and walking meditation. Each event is customized for the occasion and location.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Gallery shows and pop-up exhibitions featuring the work of the core collective and invited guest artists — think of it as a visual super group.
EDUCATIONAL TALKS
Intimate discussion groups to bring to light the Wabi-Sabi philosophy and how embracing this aesthetic will bring an enlightened mindset for embracing the fleeting beauty of life.