Over the weekend I had a the pleasure of experiencing an art and design gathering of hundreds of artists, designers and dealers under one roof. After making the long trek down Navy Pier in Chicago I was suddenly surrounded by sculpture, paintings and furniture! How incredible! SOFA (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art http://www.sofaexpo.com) began in 1994 with 58 exhibitors. Since then it has grown into the highlight of the year for designers and art lovers. It has three shows in Chicago, New York and Santa Fe. The show is produced by the Art Fair Company and shares the floor with the Intuit of Folk & Outsider Art (http://www.outsiderfolkartfair.com/).
SOFA CHICAGO, the largest and longest continually-running art fair in Chicago, is a mainstay in its cultural and social calendar.Adventuring through all the sculpture, paintings and abstract art I was inspired and it was an indulgence for my creative side! It was truly amazing. Can't wait until next year! I wasn't allowed to take pictures within the venue, however I found some great photo's of the art on SOFA's website. Enjoy!!
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Kent Townsend Coffee Table, Macassar ebony, handmade silver pulls, bronze base |
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Kirk H. Slaughter Capote, 2010 Bronze with patina Dims: 26h x 22l x 8"d |
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Veronique Guerrieri Baby on Finger, resin 59" high |
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Wendell Castle [American, b. 1932] Rainbow Fire Chair, 2011 Peruvian Walnut with oil finish 36.25 x 43.75 x 28" photo: Andrew Bovasso |
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Bahram Shabahang Magma (Galaxy Series), 2010 wool 117 x 168" |
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Marvin Blackmore pottery 14 x 11" photo: Paul Boyer |
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William Hunter Infinity's Allure, 2011 primavera wood 14" x 32" x 24" photo: Alan Shaffer |
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Duncan McClellan Vineyard, 2011 blown glass, sandcarved, overlay 22 x 22" photo: Randall Smith |
--D Charles
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