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Moor by Russell Baldon“Simple chairs-fastened but movable-the same situation as the ships that once used the bollards”.
I must admit, this one so struck my fancy. The use of that gorgeous and immense bollard and the wonderful play on words were just perfect for this type of exhibit.
Born and raised in California, Baldon was a partner in his family’s wooden toy business before moving to San Francisco in 1984. After receiving his undergraduate and graduate degrees, he has studied and worked with some of the country’s leading studio furniture makers, including Garry Knox Bennett, Gail Fredell, Kim Kelzer, Thom Loeser, and Wendy Maruyama. In 1999, he helped to form a co-op studio in Alameda, California, where members pursue many commissioned and speculative furniture and sculptural works in a 5,000-square-foot wood and metal shop.
Since 2000 Russell has taught in the Furniture Program at CCA and additionally at Laney Community College.
Another very creative piece of art. I don’t think those chairs are going to sail away anytime soon, though! 🙂
A shipshape post!
Cool bollard! I came across a blog of London bollards once and it was quite neat to see all the different styles.
this is an interesting play. and a great use for the bollard, while providing seating to watch the water.
A very interesting installation, indeed.
Cheers!
Those seats look to be low. Not so good for us with bad knees. Interesting installation.
These strike my fancy too… love it a lot! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot… 🙂
Now that’s a strange display- interesting though. Great shots!