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Gordon Chandler
"Red Rust Kimono, " Reclaimed Steel Sculpture, 2017

2017

About the Item

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. Flattened with the center portion rolled out, this discarded oil barrel takes on the look of a traditional kimono. Carefully worked, the dented metal becomes a length of draped silk, puckering along pleated folds and folded back at the neck to form a simple collar. Though marked with the barrel's original branding, the kimono's coated finish has taken on new life over the years, richly worn to a warm red and textured by fantastic 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 (1953, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2017
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62 in (157.48 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGCH0161stDibs: LU1036311734572
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