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Gordon Chandler
“Tiny Mint Green Jacket, ” Found Steel Sculpture, 2023

2023

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. Flattened with the center portion rolled out and the sides left open, this discarded barrel takes on the look of a miniature jacket. Coated with a mint green finish, the eroded metal appears as draped fabric, folded back to form a simple collar. The sculpture is finished with the artist's initials stamped in place of a garment label.
  • Creator:
    Gordon Chandler (1953, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGCH026D1stDibs: LU1036313479572

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