Why did you take Maharam’s commission?
JJ: I had known about Maharam for some time, and I was honored to be included among the list of illustrious past collaborators. Having lived in Los Angeles for so many years, it’s impossible to ignore the influence of Charles and Ray Eames. I’ve also worked with 2x4 in the past [and] with Prada, and I’m a huge fan of Paul Noble’s work. . . . Jacob Hashimoto shows with my gallerist in Los Angeles, and Marilyn Minter teaches at my alma mater, the School of Visual Arts. So there was a continuum there that felt very good to be a part of.