Last year we did a set of lounge chairs for a customer considering a typical Morris chair, but who wanted something much lighter weight and that had a mid century/arts and crafts influence to them. A framework was designed that is recognizable to both styles and Butternut wood was chosen for its light weight and semi open grain that connects the typical mahogany or white oak used in chairs in those time periods.The resulting chair is very comfortable and lightweight. We were recently asked to do another set of four. Below are some progress photos. Completed project can be found here.

This sculpture was designed with the input of the art students of Jenison Junior High School. Installation of the sculpture was completed just days before summer break, completing a two month experience for the students of being involved with the concept and design of a large permanent public sculpture and receiving daily progress photos. The installation was completed in a day while students visited during their art class period. The sculpture now serves as an interactive meeting location with functional elements integrated into the three large foot elements. Each different “foot” provides outdoor seating by creating various heights and angles for perching. The completed sculpture can be found here.

The large sculpture ‘Sheltered Flight’ was custom designed based on 140 models produced after working for one week with the students at Jenison Junior High School. Photos of the fabrication in the shop where sent to update the students on the progress of the outdoor sculpture. Then final fabrication took place for one week on the school grounds so that the students could watch daily progress. The final result is here.

As part of the 2008 International Sculpture Center conference I participated in a Casting and Iron Pour workshop creating two functional objects – a iron mouse for use with the computer and an iron serving bowl. The workshop was led by Norwood Viviano and sponsored by GVSU art department and ISC.

This large outdoor sculpture by Cameron Van Dyke was installed at Celedon, a New Urbanism project in Grand Rapids, MI. The custom design was built to reflect the history of the location and the distinct feeling the developer was working toward in a mixed retail and residential project. The public art work is constructed of fabricated steel and was hot dipped galvanized to provide long term protection from corrosion. The completed project can be found here.

The kitchen in this Mid Century Modern home was badly in need of help and although special in its own way it was completely out of touch with the rest of the very beautiful MCM house. A complete removal of cabinets, appliances, and floor surfaces and the addition of new lighting bring the space back to life. The new surfaces were selected to match or complement the original surfaces in the rest of the house. The finished project is here.

Here are four photos showing some of the process for making The Caldera Chair in fiberglass with gel coat surface. Designed by Cameron Van Dyke and manufactured by a local fiberglass fabricator. The finished product can be found here.

In the studio making a unique hand railing using recycled metal from scrap laser webs. The final results can be found here.

Sculptural seating in process. The end result will be for use as indoor public furniture. Constructed of a solid White Pine beam 16 x 16 x 108. The final result is here.

Cameron and Eric work at UICA’s event – Live Coverage 2009. This event invites guests to watch local artists create artwork, then compete in silent auctions to purchase the work. This small functional sculpture was purchased and ended up here.

Cameron and Jeff work on a large outdoor sculpture in the studio. Made of about 300′ of re purposed steel oval tubing. The completed sculpture is here.