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Gordon Chandler
"Pleated Blue Kimono, " Steel Sculpture

2024

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 the reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. Pressed flat and artfully folded, this discarded oil barrel takes on the appearance of a traditional Japanese kimono. Carefully worked, the dented metal becomes a length of draped silk, puckering along pleated folds and agape at the center like an open robe. The original blue coating of the repurposed steel has taken on new life over the years, richly worn with softened color and fantastic rusted wear. A small metal plate secured to the collar finishes the sculpture in lieu of a garment label, stamped with the artist's signature and date of creation.
  • Creator:
    Gordon Chandler (1953, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGCH0271stDibs: LU1036316338942

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