Roy McMakin
American, b. 1956
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Bio
“The functional use of an art object is so interesting,” says Roy McMakin. “I figured out long ago that if, as an artist, you allow folks to use your works it changes everything. I think this is a deeply profound notion, and also kinda silly.” Much …
Notable works
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Shelving Unit with Drop-Leaf Table, 2016Contact for Price
Untitled (a table that looks like a sculpture), 2016Contact for Price
Untitled, 2005Contact for Price
Chest of Drawers with Table, 2016Contact for Price
Untitled (table with base), 2005Contact for Price
Four Green Tables (one to be used in my new home, one to be sold by a gallery and used as a table in the purchaser's home, one to be acquired by an institution to be conserved in original condition, one to be donated anonymously to a thrift store), 2016US$100,000
Table, 2013Contact for Price
A Simple Blue Coffee Table, 2014
A One Door Two Door Cabinet, 2014
11 AM, 2014
Career highlights
Solo show at a major institution
MOCA Los Angeles
Group show at a major institution
MOCA Los Angeles
Collected by a major institution
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Reviewed by a major art publication
Artforum
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American Furniture and Design
Modern and Contemporary Design
Contemporary Furniture and Design
Furniture
20th Century Furniture and Design
Design
20th Century Art
Line, Form, and Color
Wood
Handcrafted Furniture and Design
United States
Sculpture
Contemporary Art
Multiple Styles
Contemporary Conceptualism
Cultural Commentary
Works for sale
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- Roy McMakinTable, 2013Contact for Price
- Roy McMakinUntitled (table with base), 2005Contact for Price
- Roy McMakinUntitled, 2005Contact for Price
- Roy McMakinUntitled (a table that looks like a sculpture), 2016Contact for Price
- Roy McMakinChest of Drawers with Table, 2016Contact for Price
- Roy McMakinShelving Unit with Drop-Leaf Table, 2016Contact for Price
- Roy McMakinFour Green Tables (one to be used in my new home, one to be sold by a gallery and used as a table in the purchaser's home, one to be acquired by an institution to be conserved in original condition, one to be donated anonymously to a thrift store), 2016US$100,000
Roy McMakinWhite Slatback Chair, 1998
Roy McMakinThe Chest of Drawers behind James Jamesson and Jimmy Fanz in Raging Stallion Studios' Timberwolves, 2014
Roy McMakinA Chest of Drawers, 1987/2014
Roy McMakinA New White Chair from a Dark Old House, 2014
Roy McMakinA White Lamp Table I Just Made for Chris, 2011/2014- Roy McMakinA One Door Two Door Cabinet, 2014
Roy McMakinWhite Caudal Stool with Walnut Legs, 1989/2014
Roy McMakinDomestic Sofa in Green Handwoven Fabric, 1989/2014- Roy McMakinA Simple Blue Coffee Table, 2014
- Roy McMakin11 AM, 2014
Roy McMakinTable lamp, c. 2004Bidding closed
Roy McMakinRocking chair, 1988Bidding closed
Roy McMakinDesk and chair for Hudson, 2001Bidding closed
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