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Gordon Chandler Furniture

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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Creator: Gordon Chandler
"Royal Blue Jacket, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Royal Blue Jacket, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Royal Blue Jacket, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

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 American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Matte Red Kimono, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Matte Red Kimono, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Matte Red Kimono, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

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, this discarded barrel takes on the look of a traditional kimono...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Hot Water Kimono, " Found Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Hot Water Kimono, " Found Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Hot Water Kimono, " Found Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

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 American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

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Steel

"Red Hem Kimono, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Red Hem Kimono, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Red Hem Kimono, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

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 American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

Materials

Steel

“Tiny Two-Toned Jacket" by Gordon Chandler
“Tiny Two-Toned Jacket" by Gordon Chandler

“Tiny Two-Toned Jacket" by Gordon Chandler

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 American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Buck Head, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Buck Head, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Buck Head, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

By Gordon Chandler

Located in Chicago, IL

Renowned for his work with salvaged metal, American artist Gordon Chandler transforms weathered found materials into refined works of sculpture. 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 entitled "Buck Head...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

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Steel

"Corrugated Wrap, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Corrugated Wrap, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Corrugated Wrap, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Yellow Stag" Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Yellow Stag" Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Yellow Stag" Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

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 American Industrial Gordon Chandler Furniture

Materials

Steel

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