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Inspiration: Jason Meadow's Discarded Object Assemblages

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"Chair with coat rack" and "Looking Glass", 2007

We've recently found ourselves captivated by the work of sculptor Jason Meadows, who works primarily with found and recognizable objects, often using pieces of abandoned furniture...

 
 

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"Bookcase with profiles" and "Stacked floor lamp", 2007

Jason was born in Chicago, the son of antique and curio enthusiasts, and cites many influences — Brancusi, Charles and Ray Eames — people often thought of as designers before they are thought of as sculptors or artists.

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"Pentacle", 2004, and "Stool with heads", 2007

The recognizable forms of discarded furniture in these pieces, and the ways in which they are reformed and repurposed give us that contagious feeling of wanting to make something from scraps on hand; a definite inspiration in a troubled economic climate.

All images via Corvi Mora gallery, London

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This isn't repurposed - This is just useless crap.

posted by bepsf on October 3rd 2008 at 8:05am
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useless crap - interesting view on art.

posted by amt230 on October 3rd 2008 at 8:12am
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"useless crap" Very nice outlook on art and creativity.

posted by robertcraig on October 3rd 2008 at 8:16am
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I like the mirror, the rest... not so sure about

posted by Tabitha (From Single to Married) on October 3rd 2008 at 8:16am
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i think it's intriguing.

posted by animalhouze on October 3rd 2008 at 8:43am
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The "chair with coat rack" looks like an electric chair. I like the looking glass, though.

posted by madsarah on October 3rd 2008 at 10:55am
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awesome. not necessarily practical, but totally awesome. good work, jason!

posted by loislane on October 4th 2008 at 3:31am
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