The Heavenly Victory Series and Kosode Cabinet Series (2007-2010) are large-scale functional cabinets in the form of Kimonos or "Kosode". Many have usable drawers, revealed by swinging open a hinged, flat facade. The kimono pieces are made using a technique that employs a variety of woods, aniline dyes, and epoxy resins.
The Early Cabinets (1989-1992), the Wave Series (1990-1995), Conservation Series (1997) and Furniture that Builds Itself Series (2003-2005) contain functional cabinets in a variety of forms. Many have usable drawers and cubbies, revealed by spring and hinge mechanisms. Although they appear three-dimensional, the facades are primarily flat. The pieces are made using a technique that employs a variety of woods, aniline dyes, and epoxy resins.
Chair forms have been a staple of John's work since the Early Chairs (1991-1994). They continue through the Wave Series (1990-1995), Conservation Series (1997) and Furniture that Builds Itself Series (2003-2005). A new generation of chairs emerges in the This is Not Lunch Series (2007-2010), Treachery of an Economy Series (2009-2012) and the Drapery Series (2010-2012). The chairs are completely functional and weight-bearing. Although they appear three-dimensional, the facades are primarily flat. The pieces are made using a technique that employs a variety of woods, aniline dyes, and epoxy resins.
The This is Not Lunch tray series (2006-2007) is a departure from a typical furniture form. These pieces rely heavily on Trompe-l'oeil (French for "deceive the eye") a technique uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects exist in three dimensions. The trays are meant to be displayed on a table or horizontal surface to achieve the full effect of the illusion. The tray pieces are made using a technique that employs a variety of woods, aniline dyes, and epoxy resins.
The Mickey's Mandalas series (2010) are wall-hanging pieces that draw from the mandala motif found in eastern religions. The mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol representing the universe or cosmos -- either metaphysically or symbolically. The wall pieces are meant to be displayed as wall-hangings, much like a painting or tapestry. They are made using a technique that employs a variety of woods, aniline dyes, and epoxy resins.
Published on Dec 3, 2012
by the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)
An interview with the artist John Cederquist
Published on May 15, 2012
As part of research for his book "Furniture With Soul", fine furniture maker David Savage traveled across Europe and the U.S.A to interview his 'top 10' furniture maker/designers.
Uploaded on Mar 4, 2011
California-based furniture maker John Cederquist
Uploaded on Mar 4, 2011
Gallery tour with furniture maker John Cederquist at Bellevue Arts Museum
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