About Vermontica
I began my career in Seattle with the David Gulassa Company where we designed and built furniture, lighting and architectural fixtures for the luxury market. The company worked with architects and designers such as Tom Kundig, Charles Gwathmey, Terry Hunziker, and had showroom representation with Dennis Miller and Profiles in NY, Thomas Lavin in LA, and Sloan Miyasato in San Francisco. Much of my current work is minimalist in style and has been influenced and inspired by Carlo Scarpa, Donald Judd, Louis Kahn. Of course, there are others. I prefer working with steel and...Read More
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Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood Service Tray by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Fir Tray, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. A conventional style dressed up nicely with a douglas fir pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist More Candle Holders
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel or Walnut Fire Tools Set by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The fire tools set, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. A sculptural element for the hearth that stands apart. Features walnut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood End/Side Table by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Cylindrical Side Table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary Minimalist blackened steel and wood side Table designed and produced in Vermont by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood Service Tray-IN STOCK
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Fir Tray, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. A conventional style dressed up nicely with a douglas fir pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Platters and Serveware
Materials
Steel
Scott Gordon, Venus, 2021
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
Venus
welded steel
Measures: 12-1/2 x 17-1/2-37 in.
Artist statement:
I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imperfect. In this state, the material becomes quite beautiful. There are figurative elements in my work, though I am more drawn to the non-figurative, to the raw and essential aspect of steel. The Industrial purpose of steel must be considered, its use in construction, manufacturing, the military. Steel is forged with enormous energy and power. The process is violent, loud. Here, it is still and approachable.
The compositions are constructed mainly from found parts. Their relationships manifest as I interact with the material. The pieces interlock, balance, and become fitted before I fasten or weld them together. The engineering is elemental. Altering the material is avoided. The number of parts kept to a minimum.
Art is my spiritual exercise, my selflessness. It identifies me as a creator and satisfies my human longing for place and purpose. It needs not to be great, or preeminent, or commercial. Art speaks because it is Primitive. It exists because it is sacred.
Biography:
Scott Gordon was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 1966. He attended the University of Denver where he studied business and the University of Washington where he pursued an MFA in creative writing. While he was in Seattle, he was introduced to steel as an employee of the David Gulassa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Scott Gordon, Tortoise, 2020
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
Tortoise
welded steel
Measures: 4 x 10 x 17 in.
Artist statement:
I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made im...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Scott Gordon, City, 2020
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
City
welded steel
Measures: 18 x 22 x 14-1/2 in.
Artist statement:
I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imperfect. In this state, the material becomes quite beautiful. There are figurative elements in my work, though I am more drawn to the non-figurative, to the raw and essential aspect of steel. The Industrial purpose of steel must be considered, its use in construction, manufacturing, the military. Steel is forged with enormous energy and power. The process is violent, loud. Here, it is still and approachable.
The compositions are constructed mainly from found parts. Their relationships manifest as I interact with the material. The pieces interlock, balance, and become fitted before I fasten or weld them together. The engineering is elemental. Altering the material is avoided. The number of parts kept to a minimum.
Art is my spiritual exercise, my selflessness. It identifies me as a creator and satisfies my human longing for place and purpose. It needs not to be great, or preeminent, or commercial. Art speaks because it is Primitive. It exists because it is sacred.
Biography:
Scott Gordon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Scott Gordon, Succession, 2021
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
Succession
welded steel
Measures: 6-1/4 x 13-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.
Artist statement:
I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imperfect. In this state, the material becomes quite beautiful. There are figurative elements in my work, though I am more drawn to the non-figurative, to the raw and essential aspect of steel. The Industrial purpose of steel must be considered, its use in construction, manufacturing, the military. Steel is forged with enormous energy and power. The process is violent, loud. Here, it is still and approachable.
The compositions are constructed mainly from found parts. Their relationships manifest as I interact with the material. The pieces interlock, balance, and become fitted before I fasten or weld them together. The engineering is elemental. Altering the material is avoided. The number of parts kept to a minimum.
Art is my spiritual exercise, my selflessness. It identifies me as a creator and satisfies my human longing for place and purpose. It needs not to be great, or preeminent, or commercial. Art speaks because it is Primitive. It exists because it is sacred.
Biography:
Scott Gordon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
21st Century Contemporary Minimalist Steel Candleholder by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
An original design by Scott Gordon, the Stowe candleholder is made from blackened steel and holds a 1-1/2" diameter x 17" tall candle. Handmade 1-1/2" x 17" beeswax candle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Scott Gordon, Woman, 2020
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
Woman
welded steel
Measures: 5 x 5 x 13 in.
Artist statement:
I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imperfect. In this state, the material becomes quite beautiful. There are figurative elements in my work, though I am more drawn to the non-figurative, to the raw and essential aspect of steel. The Industrial purpose of steel must be considered, its use in construction, manufacturing, the military. Steel is forged with enormous energy and power. The process is violent, loud. Here, it is still and approachable.
The compositions are constructed mainly from found parts. Their relationships manifest as I interact with the material. The pieces interlock, balance, and become fitted before I fasten or weld them together. The engineering is elemental. Altering the material is avoided. The number of parts kept to a minimum.
Art is my spiritual exercise, my selflessness. It identifies me as a creator and satisfies my human longing for place and purpose. It needs not to be great, or preeminent, or commercial. Art speaks because it is Primitive. It exists because it is sacred.
Biography:
Scott Gordon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Scott Gordon, Caravan, 2020
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
Caravan
welded steel
Measures: 8 x 16 x 15 in.
Artist statement:
I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Abstract Welded Steel Sculpture by Scott Gordon (Shaman, 2010)
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
Shaman
steel, found objects
20 x 6 x 20.5 in.
Artist statement
I seldom use stock material, but prefer distressed and rusted steel that has been scarred, bent, and made imperfect. In this state, the material becomes quite beautiful. There are figurative elements in my work, though I am more drawn to the non-figurative, to the raw and essential aspect of steel. The industrial purpose of steel must be considered, its use in construction, manufacturing, the military. Steel is forged with enormous energy and power. The process is violent, loud. Here, it is still and approachable.
The compositions are constructed mainly from found parts. Their relationships manifest as I interact with the material. The pieces interlock, balance, and become fitted before I fasten or weld them together. The engineering is elemental. Altering the material is avoided. The number of parts kept to a minimum.
Art is my spiritual exercise, my selflessness. It identifies me as a creator and satisfies my human longing for place and purpose. It needs not to be great, or preeminent, or commercial. Art speaks because it is primitive. It exists because it is sacred.
Bio
Scott Gordon was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 1966. He attended the University of Denver where he studied business and the University of Washington where he pursued an MFA in creative writing. While he was in Seattle, he was introduced to steel as an employee of the David Gulassa Company, a fabrication shop which produced custom furniture and architectural fixtures. At Gulassa, after hours and on weekends, Scott worked on personal projects, applying the tools and techniques used in his daily work. Lacking resources to purchase stock materials, much of the steel he used came from the scrap bins at Gulassa. He also used steel found along the railways, shipyards, and industrial corridors of Seattle. The characteristics and limitations of the material helped him to define his aesthetic and his approach to sculpture. He currently lives and works in Vermont.
Inspirations: David Smith, Anthony Caro, John Chamberlain, Julio Gonzalez, Richard Stankiewicz, Tony Smith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel