Chair Sashiko, Detail
A closer look at the seat of the chair. The weaving is imperfect as it was my first time attempting something like this.
Learn more about Alexander
- About
I am a public high school art teacher in Chicago, IL! In my personal practice I am interested in the intersection of craft and queerness.
- Region
- Chicago, IL
- Media
- Wood, ceramics, sculpture
- Professional Status
- Teaching artist
Portfolio
Multi-Functional Outdoor Object
Plywood, chalkboard paint 7' × 4'× 2'Working with a small team, we crafted objects to be used in outdoor community engagements for the Mobilize! Creative Blocks, Collective Dreams summer programming. This piece served as a community board, bench, storage space, and play structure.
Chair Sashiko
2024I found the chair discarded and broken. I used yarn and visible mending techniques to strengthen and repair the seat back to being functional.
Carved Spoons
Basswood / 20242 carved spoons
Chair Sashiko, Detail
A closer look at the seat of the chair. The weaving is imperfect as it was my first time attempting something like this.
Candle Stick Holder
Stoneware Clay / 2023 8" × 6" × 2"Crafted as a wedding gift for my sister and her wife
Labyrinth
Poplar, MDF / 2021 8" × &" × 6"A cheeky twist on a childhood classic. This version of the game has no beginning, middle, end or goal.
Bench
Cherry and poplar / 2023 18" × 18" × 24"I created this bench inspired by the shape of a rock I found in the Toe River in North Carolina. I wanted to craft a bench that used little straight lines that felt playful.