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Gordon Chandler
“Tiny Speckled Brown 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. Originally coated with a white finish, the eroded metal now appears as a speckled fabric. The steel is folded back along the middle to form a simple collar with the artist's initials stamped in place of a garment label.
  • Creator:
    Gordon Chandler (1953, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGCH026C1stDibs: LU1036313479542
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