Chuck Krause

Original 1960s Claricon 38-503 Dynamic Microphone Repurposed Lamp Sculpture

Circa 1960

Art and design have always played a large role in Chuck Krause’s life. Raised in a home with modern art, sculptures, graphic and contemporary furniture, his appreciation for minimalist design grew from childhood. Krause worked at commercial art and graphic design studios and an architectural firm, while developing his designs and techniques. Self-taught, he learned how to work with various materials and experimented with screen printing, photography, woodworking and metalworking. Designing and repurposing objects with an appreciation for history and material culture has been a lifelong process and a passion which continues to be evident in his present work. Krause cites influences in the decorative arts including Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, etc. In the visual arts, Krause’s influences are as varied as Lillian Bassman, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Chuck Close, etc.