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"Royal Blue Jacket, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

$2,880
£2,163.54
€2,494.91
CA$3,996.38
A$4,440.86
CHF 2,327.06
MX$54,459.17
NOK 29,680.23
SEK 27,922.07
DKK 18,620.94
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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 reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. Pressed flat and artfully folded, this discarded oil barrel takes on the shape of a short-sleeved jacket or open-front wrap. With just a few well-placed cuts and folds, the found metal appears as draped fabric, textured with pleated folds and a rolled hem at the sleeves. The original coating of the repurposed steel decorates the surface with bright blue color, patterned with graphic text, spray painted tags and rusted wear. A small metal plate secured to the collar finishes the sculpture in lieu of a garment label, stamped with the artist's signature and date of creation.
  • Creator:
    Gordon Chandler (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 34.25 in (87 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGCH0301stDibs: LU820045061062

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