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"Royal Blue Jacket, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
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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
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CGCH0301stDibs: LU820045061062
Gordon Chandler
GORDON CHANDLER b. 1953, Springfield, MA American sculptor Gordon Chandler first studied sculpture at Maine’s Skowhegan School of Painting
Sculpture. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture from Syracuse University and a Master of Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Massachusetts. In 1976, he founded W&P Builders for the manufacture of welded steel woodstoves. Renowned for his work with salvaged metal, Chandler has exhibited his sculpture and functional art across the country, including nearly yearly participation in Chicago’s Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art Exhibition since 1997. He is well known for his series of steel drum kimonos, buck heads, and reclaimed metal furniture. His work can be found in public and private collections across the country.
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