I make my furniture from twigs and Lake Michigan driftwood, shells, stones, bark, seed pods and other natural materials. The challenge is to fabricate objects that require a certain form and symmetry, like chairs, for example, out of materials that are by nature randomly and organically shaped. I seek out the gnarliest twigs and pieces of driftwood, the curved, forked or twisted ones, because they make the most interesting furniture. No two of my chairs are ever alike in construction, although they are all identical in function. They embody the spirit of rustic design by using found or natural materials instead of manufactured ones, and at the same time evoke the many folk tales and legends of the little people of the forest. I have a lot of fun making them.

The little tables' tops are 5 inches above the surface they are standing on, and the chairs are scaled in proportion to that size.

You can email me at gcc@georgecclark.com

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Driftwood MUTANT BUNNY at Independence Park Fine Craft Fair

This rustic driftwood Mutant Bunny will be on display and for sale tomorrow at the Independence Park Fine Craft Fair.  See the previous post for details.  He stands 8 inches high to the tip of his ear, has a crystalline "desert rose" tail, and wears a monogrammed stone medallion around his neck.

8 inch high driftwood Mutant Bunny by George C. Clark

Miniature rustic twig chairs by George C. Clark
And here are some brand new miniature rustic chairs that will also be shown.  Stop by and see me and 30 other artists and craftspeople if you are in the Chicago area.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Come see me at INDEPENDENCE PARK in Chicago Sunday, May 1st

I will be showing and selling my newest collection of miniature rustic twig furniture at the Fine Craft Fair held Sunday, May 1 from 12:30 to 4:00pm in the Independence Park Field House at 3945 N. Springfield on the Northwest Side of Chicago (located just south of Irving Park Road one block east of Pulaski Road).  I will have a couple of new "critters" in the show, and I will post pictures of a driftwood Mutant Bunny as soon as I get him photographed.
Thirty Chicago area artists and craftspeople will be showing work in many media including jewelry, glass, fiber arts, and ceramics.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Also at WISE WOMEN GALLERY AND GIFTS (2011-2012)

Another view of the driftwood armchair with bark back by George C. Clark

Driftwood camelback settee by George C. Clark

Driftwood table and high-backed driftwood chair with seashells by George C. Clark

Another view of the high-backed driftwood chair with knotty backrest by George C. Clark

PLEASE NOTE:  This gallery closed in 2012.  My deepest thanks to Sue for showing my art and all the sales that resulted. 
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

See Them Then at WISE WOMEN GALLERY AND GIFTS (2011-2012)

Agate-topped twig table and driftwood armchair with bark backrest by George C. Clark

Driftwood twig armchair with shell decorations by George C. Clark

Driftwood twig sling chair with hand-felted wool seat by George C. Clark

High-backed driftwood chair with knotty backrest by George C. Clark

High-backed driftwood chair with seashells by George C. Clark
The miniature furniture pieces I have previously posted on this blog are all ones that were already sold.  Here for a change are some that are available and currently on exhibit at WISE WOMEN GALLERY AND GIFTS at 91 south Rand Road (north of Route 22 in Lakeview Plaza), Lale Zurich, Illinois

Stop by and say "hi" to Sue or Becky and see fine arts and crafts by 29 artists.

 PLEASE NOTE: This gallery closed in 2012.  My deepest thanks to Sue for showing my work and all the sales that resulted.
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