Chris Collicott

Wrench Bowl, 1986
Patinated Steel, 12 x 16"

Chris Collicott (1953-2016), a New York City-based artist, was born in Essex, England, and studied graphic design at the Norwich School of Art. Before arriving in New York, he lived in London and Los Angeles, where he worked in the entertainment industry, creating visual models for TV, print ads, and album covers. Collicott soon established himself as a much-admired designer of whimsical items for practical purposes, such as the animal drawer-pulls that became his first success.  After moving to New York, he focused his unique talents on decorative home accessories, which he designed for Kikkerland Design, a company that sells playful, ingeniously crafted gifts. Even with the rise of 3D printing technology, Collicott continued to carve his prototypes by hand, which lent his creations a unique personal touch. Collicott’s innovative designs, most of them created for commercial products and artworks, encourage viewers to look beyond the mundane function of an object and appreciate its inherent aesthetic qualities.

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