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“Tiny Brocade Jacket" by Gordon Chandler

$288
£218.74
€252.72
CA$403.64
A$451.75
CHF 235.78
MX$5,509.04
NOK 3,017.66
SEK 2,856.60
DKK 1,886.02
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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. With a few careful folds and thoughtful use of pattern, a piece of discarded steel takes on the look of a miniature jacket. Like a fine brocade silk woven with golden thread, the little jacket shimmers with red-gold florals against a powder-coated burgundy field. Exposure to the elements has textured the pattern with rust and wear, a reminder of the reclaimed metal's earlier use. The petite sculpture is finished with the artist's initials stamped at the neckline in place of a garment label.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGCH032B1stDibs: LU820045906532

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