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Gordon Chandler
"Red Rust Jacket, " Found Steel Sculpture

2017

About the Item

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures formed from found metal scraps. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. In this wall-mounted sculpture titled "Red Rust Jacket," a salvaged sheet of steel takes on the shape of a short-sleeved jacket or haori. The body of shirt is incised with a large free-form spiral and the sleeves are patterned with red and white stripes, remnants of the metals original powder-coated finish. Allowed to rust in the elements, the jacket has a fantastic weathered texture, mottled with iron oxidation and wear. The artist's name and date of creation have been stamped onto a small steel garment label secured to the collar.
  • Creator:
    Gordon Chandler (1953, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2017
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGCH0251stDibs: LU1036312692302
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