Keith Doles title image collage

From Trash to "What Do Ya Call it?"

Fine art can be functional as well as decorative or aesthetic. These assemblages have been used as furniture, children's toys, and awards. All art objects were created from abandoned and broken furnishings, wall mouldings, and canvases. This economical and recycled art concept provides a wealth of inspiration that gave me countless ideas to design assemblages that serve a number of purposes.

photo of the Strong Man

The Strong Man, 2006*
wood and aluminum assemblage
bronze color on gold color base
W 5½" x H 12"

photo of Deco Z Table

Deco Z Table, 2005
basswood assemblage
with dark bronze color
W 14" x H 30"

photo of March wood statue

March, 2006*
wood and aluminum assemblage
with textured brown color on poplar base
W 12" x L 29" x H 42"

photo of Deco Bench

Deco Bench with pillows, 2006*
poplar and treated wood assemblage
with kona brown color
W 48" x H 24½"

* Artwork was sold or donated to a collection. Also check out my Dancers: Graceful Motion statues.