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Steve Madsen: wood furniture and sculpture
Born in Oxnard, California, Steve Madsen dropped out of an engineering program at 20 to go to work in a shop producing kitchen cabinets so he could work with wood. There he learned the basic of woodworking and furniture production from skilled artisans. Following his calling is now bringing him national attention. He is best known for his meticulously crafted inlaid boxes with lidded compartments and drawers. Each box is different and they are made from a medley of rare and common woods and their shapes are strongly influenced by art-deco designs of the 1920s and 1930s as well as the native architecture of Albuquerque, where he lives. The National Endowment for the Arts has honored Madsen with a Craftsman’s Fellowship. His work is in the collection of the Albuquerque Museum as well as other museums and private collections across the US and internationally.
Steve Madsen has spent his entire career in the Albuquerque, New Mexico community, though his art is part of many great collections across the United States. His vision for sculpture and furniture design is unique and his craftsmanship is unparalleled.
In September 2008 an exhibit of Madsen’s work will open at MoRo Gallery on Mountain Road with an artist reception on September 5, 5-9pm. The exhibit continues through September.
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