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Scott Gordon, Woman, 2020
$3,500
£2,603.41
€3,048.08
CA$4,883.69
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CHF 2,853.56
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NOK 36,000.93
SEK 33,876.69
DKK 22,740.99
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Woman
welded steel, found objects
13 x 5 x 5 in.
With Woman, Scott Gordon channels the archetypal feminine through a language of raw form and symbolic geometry. The figure is totemic—upright, circular, and boldly simplified—suggesting fertility, presence, and ritual. Its silhouette echoes ancient votive objects and fertility idols, bridging modern abstraction with the primal and sacred.The central circular void evokes both womb and eye, a space of creation and perception. At once sensual and stoic, the sculpture carries a subtle fetishistic energy, inviting reflection on the enduring mysteries of the body, power, and identity.Primitive yet deliberate, Woman stands as an emblem of timeless femininity—elemental, enigmatic, and alive with layered meaning.
Artist Statement
I
work with materials that have already lived a life — steel that’s rusted, bent, scarred. These imperfections hold a kind of quiet beauty, one that speaks not of utility but of presence. Though my work sometimes carries figurative echoes, I’m drawn to the non-figurative: the essential, the raw. Steel, once loud and forceful in its industrial context, becomes still and intimate in this new form.Each composition emerges through direct interaction with found parts. I rarely alter the materials beyond what is necessary. Instead, I allow them to dictate form — interlocking, balancing, and aligning until their relationship feels complete. The process is intuitive, the engineering elemental.Art, for me, is a spiritual act — a practice of selflessness and stillness. It doesn't seek acclaim or commercial appeal. It simply exists, honest and sacred.
Biography
Scott Gordon (b. 1966, Ridgewood, NJ) lives and works in Vermont. He studied business at the University of Denver and earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of Washington. During his time in Seattle, he worked at David Gulassa Company, a fabrication shop specializing in custom furniture and architectural fixtures. There, he began sculpting with scrap metal salvaged from the studio and surrounding industrial zones — material that continues to define his practice.Gordon’s work reflects a deep respect for process, material memory, and the integrity of form. Influenced by artists such as David Smith, Anthony Caro, and Richard Stankiewicz, his sculptures explore the tension between strength and stillness, construction and poetry.
- Creator:Scott Gordon (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Steel,Welded
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- Date of Manufacture:2020
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The art is made from found steel parts which show rust, scratches, and other defects. The work is recent though.
- Seller Location:Sharon, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3405318127002
Vermontica
Vermontica is furniture, decorative objects, art, and architectural fixtures and is based in Sharon, Vermont. We have been offering our unique designs for over 10 years and have been featured in many design publications including the NY Times. We are a small company who works closely with designers and architects and offer many custom options to our product line. If you wish to customize anything, please don't hesitate to ask. We look forward to hearing from you and look forward to assisting you with your design needs.
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Artist statement:
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Each composition emerges through direct interaction with found parts. I rarely alter the materials beyond what is necessary. Instead, I allow them to dictate form — interlocking, balancing, and aligning until their relationship feels complete. The process is intuitive, the engineering elemental.
Art, for me, is a spiritual act — a practice of selflessness and stillness. It doesn't seek acclaim or commercial appeal. It simply exists, honest and sacred.
Biography
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