Christopher Fennell
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| Born | 1965 Clearwater, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of South Florida, University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Notable work | Canoe Wave, Bus Stop |
| Style | Green sculpture |
| Website | www.cfennell.com |
Christopher Fennell (born 1965 in Clearwater, Florida, United States) is an American public artist known for using recycled materials.[1]
Biography
Fennell grew up in Clearwater and worked in construction before earning a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of South Florida in 1989.[2] He earned a master of fine arts degree in Sculpture from the University of Georgia in 2002.[3]
Career
During his time at Georgia, Fennell was inspired to build his first colossal sculpture after seeing an old barn falling down[4]. Recycling discarded familiar objects to create organic forms, frequently in the shape of cresting waves, has become his theme.[5][6] He has since built sculptures from such disparate parts as broken bicycles[7], old canoes[3], retired buses[8][9], fire ladders[2][10], used shovels[11], lawn mower blades and irrigation pipes.[12]
Fennell views his site-specific installations as "redeeming" lost spaces for local residents.[13]
Works
- Grate Fish benches, Palm Harbor, Florida, 2018
- Skate Leaves, Montgomery, Alabama, 2018
- Wagon Sprouts, El Paso, Texas, 2017
- Bike Train, Aurora, Colorado, 2017
- Light Tree, Huntsville, Alabama, 2017
- Window Tree, Creve Coeur, Missouri, 2016
- Industrial Pipe Wave, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2015
- Boat Fish, Sarasota, Florida, 2014
- Hoops Playing Hoops, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2014
- Auto Hawk, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2013
- Shovel Gateway, Davis, California, 2013
- Rail Ladder Fire, Allen, Texas, 2012
- Skate Trees, Norfolk, Virginia, 2012
- Steel Guitar, Memphis, Tennessee, 2012
- Canoe Wave, Lewiston, Idaho, 2010
- Tool Fire, Nashville, Tennessee, 2010
- Bats Baseball, Atlanta, Georgia, 2009
- Ladder Fire, Clearwater, Florida, 2009
- Lawn Mower Leaves, Farmington, Maine, 2009
- Bus Stop, Athens, Georgia, 2007
His sculpture “Canoe Wave” has appeared in two movies:
- “The River Thief”, 40:14 minutes into film, N.D. Wilson 2016.
- “DamNation”, Travis Rummel and Ben Knight 2014.
References
- ↑ Adams, Cathy C. (Summer 2018). "Rust Never Sleeps". Portico. p. 40-45.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ross, Curtis (September 5, 2010). "Sculptor turns castoffs into bold creations". The Tampa Tribune. p. 10 Metro.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lee, Sandra L. (June 9, 2010). "Artist in the market for old canoes". Lewiston Tribune, Northwest. p. 6A.
- ↑ Osborn, Clair (June 20, 2005). "Turning Two Pest Into Art". Austin American Statesman. p. b1.
- ↑ Ifengspace (2012). "Bus Stop and Skate Benches". Landscape Installation Art. China: Basheer Graphic Books. pp. 206–209. ISBN 978-9810755676.
- ↑ Biggers, Ashley M.; Hill, Tamara (May–June 2015). "Art for All". New Mexico Journey. AAA: 18–21.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - ↑ Ferris, Jedd (July 2007). "Green Heroes". Blue Ridge Outdoors. p. 18.
- ↑ Stewart, Bruce (2010). "Shelter from the Bus". Make Magazine. 23: 21.
- ↑ "Detail- Bus stop shelter from Christopher Fennell". German Architecture Magazine. AIT: 145. May 2011.
- ↑ Markowitz, Elaine (November 10, 2011). "Crafting Art form Nature". St. Petersburg Times, Clearwater and North Pinellas Times.
- ↑ Urquiaga, Gregory (Spring 2014). "The Big Picture". UC Davis Magazine. 31: 22–23.
- ↑ "Industrial Pipe Wave". Scottsdale Public Art. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ↑ Genocchio, Ben (January 22, 2006). "ART REVIEW: In, Under and Around". The New York Times. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
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