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Gordon Chandler Sculptures

American, b. 1953
GORDON CHANDLER b. 1953, Springfield, MA American sculptor Gordon Chandler first studied sculpture at Maine’s Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture from Syracuse University and a Master of Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Massachusetts. In 1976, he founded W&P Builders for the manufacture of welded steel woodstoves. Renowned for his work with salvaged metal, Chandler has exhibited his sculpture and functional art across the country, including nearly yearly participation in Chicago’s Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art Exhibition since 1997. He is well known for his series of steel drum kimonos, buck heads, and reclaimed metal furniture. His work can be found in public and private collections across the country.
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Artist: Gordon Chandler
"Tiny Striped Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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 forme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Gordon Chandler Sculptures

Materials

Steel

“Tiny Celadon Green Jacket, ” Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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2010s Modern Gordon Chandler Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Red Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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 forme...
Category

2010s Abstract Gordon Chandler Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Tiny Brocade Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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 forme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Gordon Chandler Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Tiny Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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 forme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Gordon Chandler Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Tiny Two-Toned Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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 forme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Gordon Chandler Sculptures

Materials

Steel

“Tiny Mint Green Jacket, ” Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

2010s Gordon Chandler Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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By Gordon Chandler
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“Tiny Green Jacket, ” Found Steel Sculpture, 2023
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"Red Rust Kimono, " Reclaimed Steel Sculpture, 2017
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Tiny Red Jacket
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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Tiny Red Jacket
Tiny Red Jacket
H 3.25 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Tiny Chrome Jacket
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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Tiny Chrome Jacket
Tiny Chrome Jacket
H 4.25 in W 5.75 in D 0.5 in
Rust Jacket
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Gordon Chandler Sculptures

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Rust Jacket
Rust Jacket
H 12 in W 24 in D 4 in
Tiny Teal Jacket
By Gordon Chandler
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Tiny Tot Jacket
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Tiny Tot Jacket
Tiny Tot Jacket
H 3 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in
Tiny Tot Jacket
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Tiny Tot Jacket
Tiny Tot Jacket
H 3 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in
Tiny Tot Jacket
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Tiny Tot Jacket
Tiny Tot Jacket
H 2.25 in W 3 in D 0.5 in

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