The Garage
A hidden object in this room might take you to the Living Room
Kendall Colwell
Meet the Artist
Bio
Kendall Colwell is an American wood working artist based in San Marcos, Texas. He uses wood to create custom furniture and sculpture that tell the story of life in the United States and his take on the idea of the evolution of what was once consider the normal Nuclear Family. Kendall was born in College Station, Texas and moved to San Antonio when he was very young. He is currently attending Texas State University working towards obtaining his BFA in studio art with a sculpture focus.
Artist Statement
I am a woodworker that creates a variety of different types of furniture using wood as well as different types of materials like metal, concrete, etc. I build my furniture mostly of out of Hardwoods like walnut or white oak. I use these types of wood because each one has an innate beauty to them whether that be color or texture. I mix in other materials like metals such as steel or aluminum, as well as things like concrete or epoxy resin depending on the design of the piece or what the customer wants. Currently I am work on a concrete table meant to mimic the Japanese pottery called Kintsugi.
My work most of the time on the surface is very literal, that being of a desk, a chair, or a table or some other piece of furniture. But I always try to insert a deeper meaning if I am able to. I bring in either the subject of how the world can affect the family or I examine the beauty within everyday objects in the home. I have a simple house lamp for example made from a rotted piece of silver maple and epoxy resin and the beauty brought forth from the damaged wood is so naturalistic and what I try to achieve.
I hope to continue this type of work into the future and achieve a larger and more diverse skill set in the art of furniture making.
