More Contemporary Art Marquetry
You will enjoy seeing Trippin' Up, Jay Stanger's 1993 piece at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, and reading what he has to say about it. His approach opens my mind to studio furniture that playfully integrates function with sculpture in a way that I find enchanting - an unexpected affect... Trippin' Up (1993) Purpleheart, Dyed Veneers, Anodized Aluminum Stool 48"H x 30"W x 36"D [To view Jay Stanger's remarkable contemporary marquetry sculptures you can visit his Modern Methods website here. I'll be away for a few days. When I return I'll do a couple of posts...
Read more...Jay Stanger’s Multidimensional Marquetry Sculptures
Jay Stanger uses marquetry to bring multidimensionality to his functional sculptures "Stanger uses marquetry to bring a painterly quality to his colorful wooden sculptures, which sell for $15,000 to $100,000. "It is a way to incorporate drawing skills into my work," he says. "It gives a three-dimensional quality to a two-dimensional surface. It turns the piece into a multi-media object." From article in December 2006 issue of Arts and Antiques by Nancy A. Ruhling www.jaystanger.com
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