Calder Inspired Wire Chandelier: what my fingers find themselves creating…
Hello!
I created this chandelier out of desperation about a year ago. We were living in the middle of the Texas desert, so far from an “art scene” it was about to drive me crazy! My husband was stationed there for a short time, so we didn’t move all of our lovely things with us. We figured we could rough it for a few months with basic furniture etc. But, being the slightly art crazed soul that I am, I have to fill our little home with as much art as I could in a small amount of time. This is one of the things I came up with super late one night.
I have been a huge fan of Alexander Calder for years and years. I’ve had the privilege of seeing his work up close and personal many times, and each time I am amazed. I know Calder is super well-known for his impressive mobiles (and trust me, they are impressive and wonderful) but I’ve always loved his wire sculptures the most. They are so rustic and delicate and have such a beautiful drawn look to them.
I had Calder’s work in mind while creating this chandelier. I wanted it to be elegant and delicate, yet completely fun and whimsical. I love that the iconic shape of a chandelier is highly formal, yet this baby is anything but formal with its imperfect lines and curving candles… I had fun creating this sculpture, and I’m still having fun looking at it today! Hope you enjoy!!
I’m impressed Emily! Beautiful.
I know what you mean about going a little crazy without your art. I feel that way about my home! What I mean is, I want my home to feel home-y. Right now, we’re living in the interim in my parents basement while my husband goes to bootcamp & JSOC for the AF. It’s so hard not to be surrounded by things that inspire you.
Thanks! And congrats on your husband’s new career! I hope you all love Air Force life as much as we do! It’s always an adventure, for sure!! ; )
Do you know where you will be stationed? Soon you’ll have your own home again and it will be so lovely and refreshing!
Our first station will be Lackland AFB in San Antonio. Super excited for a new place–Texas is like another new country, really!
So true! We were there for several months last year! San Antonio is an awesome city. You’re going to love it!! There is a ton of life and culture going on there. Prepare yourself for some HOT HOT weather! 100+ days +100 degrees. ahhh!
Yes, a little afraid of the hot weather. Makes me want to eat nothing but melons & smoothies.
Hey, that doesn’t sound to bad to me… We may be back there in a couple of years! Maybe our paths will cross!
Calder has been my hero for years too!
His work never ceases to inspire me.
Fabulous, Emily! I like the quirky looseness of it, it really is like a drawing.
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