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

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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