I Wanted to be Soft Like Butter
Steel, Black Palm Wood, Leather, Sterling Silver / 2021 Knife 12.5L X 1.75H X 1W inches; Blade 9 inches; Chain 19 inchesThe blade was forged by hand and with a power hammer. Six holes were punched and drifted on the blade and one on the tang, all adorned with stainless steel rings. A 19 inch chain was attached to the ring on the handle, hand-formed in sterling silver.
Learn more about Allie
- About
Allie Larkin is a multidisciplinary artist whose work reflects their material and technical curiosities. Making art for them is about the process of creation and its ritualistic aspects.
- Region
- Woodfin, NC
- Website
- www.allielarkin.gallery
- Media
- Wood, metal
Portfolio
HYDE
Steel, Patina, Acrylic Paint / 2023 24L X 12W X 6H inchesAdditional View
An Ode to My Baby Teeth
Basswood, Milk Paint, Charred and Varnish Finish / 2022 17.5L X 3.5D X 8.75H inchesAdditional View
JA Chair
White Oak, Shaker Tape, Linseed Oil, Beeswax / 2022 17.75W X 33.5H X 18D inchesThis two-slat post-and-rung chair is a direct reproduction of the “JA” chair designed by Jennie Alexander.
Scalloped Edge Dust Pan and Brush Set
Steel, Patina, Copper/Walnut, Natural Tampico Fibers, Varnish / 2022 10.25L X 8.25D X 3.5H inches/6L X 5H X 0.875W inchesThe dust pan was cold-formed from 16-gauge sheet metal using a hammer and an anvil. A leather strap can be threaded through the rivet for hanging, if desired. The brush mirrors the scalloped edges of the dust pan and is chamfered for comfort.
to sit on a cloud
Red Oak, Shaker Tape, Linseed Oil, Beeswax / 2021 17.75W X 27H X 16.75D inchesThis post and rung chair was hewed from a greenwood log, using an axe, froe, hammer and wedge. With the exception of a power drill, only hand tools were used for the process, primarily a drawknife and spokeshave.
HYDE
Steel, Patina, Acrylic Paint / 2023 24L X 12W X 6H inchesAdditional View
An Ode to My Baby Teeth
Basswood, Milk Paint, Charred and Varnish Finish / 2022 17.5L X 3.5D X 8.75H inchesAdditional View
Pewter Serving Set
Pewter, Patina / 2022 11.5L X 3W X 3/8D inchesThe spoon handles were cast from a silicone mold I made of a piece of 3/8th steel rod that I forged and then overlaid with netting. The spoons were created out of pewter sheet and the pair were soldered together.
HYDE
Steel, Patina, Acrylic Paint / 2023 24L X 12W X 6H inchesThis piece was inspired by the stretching of animal hides. I shaped the steel bowl to fold, drape, and look taut at certain places, to give the illusion of it being a fabric-like material.
I Wanted to be Soft Like Butter
Steel, Black Palm Wood, Leather, Sterling Silver / 2021 Knife 12.5L X 1.75H X 1W inches; Blade 9 inches; Chain 19 inchesThe blade was forged by hand and with a power hammer. Six holes were punched and drifted on the blade and one on the tang, all adorned with stainless steel rings. A 19 inch chain was attached to the ring on the handle, hand-formed in sterling silver.
An Ode to My Baby Teeth
Basswood, Milk Paint, Charred and Varnish Finish / 2022 17.5L X 3.5D X 8.75H inchesI made this bandsaw box while assisting Art of the Bandsaw Box taught by Jenna Goldberg at Penland School of Craft in May 2022.
Maple Stool
Maple, Walnut, Varnish Oil / 2022 13.35H X 10.25W × 18L inches
Shaker Side Table
Cherry, Poplar, Danish Oil Finish / 2021 23.5L X 16D X 27.75H inchesThis cherry side table was inspired by Shaker forms. The photo features the half-blind hand-cut dovetails on the front of the drawer. The drawer is made with poplar and is constructed using hand-cut dovetails.
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Basswood, Milk Paint, Varnish / 2022 9.5L X 2.5D X 4.5H inchesThis bandsaw box was inspired by the symbol: ~
The box has a removable lid and is perfect for holding whatever makes you feel ~ !
Steel Ladle
Steel, Oil / 2022 17L X 3.5W X 3.5D inchesThe handle was hand-forged from 3/8th round stock and riveted to a bowl formed from 16-gauge sheet metal. A mineral oil finish was applied for a food-safe finish.