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, May 13, 2015

Another Devil Dog


Devil Dog, miniature rustic twig sculpture by George C. Clark

In addition to miniature rustic twig furniture, I sometimes sculpt little critters when the driftwood so demands.  In this case, I found apiece of driftwood that looked like this Devil Dog's head.  I added the eyes, the fangs and the left ear, a couple of little bits on top of the snout, and I painted the nose black.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Thank You!

Fish Bench, miniature rustic driftwood sculpture by George C. Clark

My thanks to the Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association who sponsored yesterday's Fine Craft Fair and to the collectors who purchased my miniature rustic twig furniture including the Fish Bench pictured above.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Independence Park Pre-Mother's Day FINE CRAFT FAIR Saturday, May 9, 2015 from Noon to 4pm

Miniature rustic twig chairs handcrafted by George C. Clark

Come to the Pre-Mother's Day Fine Craft Fair Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace Street (at Elston Avenue) in Chicago from noon to 4pm.  This event sponsored by the Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association will feature fine handcrafted items in many mediums including jewelry, glass, ceramics, textiles and my favorite: Lake Michigan driftwood twigs.  Once again this annual event will feature the availability of specially-priced drinks and bar snacks.  What could be better than culture and cold ones on a Saturday afternoon?