Roy McMakin

Roy McMakin blurs the line between functional furniture and sculpture. All of his work demon­strates exacting attention to detail and finish (including expert joinery and flawless paint surfaces) along with a witty approach to vernacular forms. Here, two simple maple slat-back chairs, immaculately painted in white enamel, are identical except for the mirrored panels on the back of one chair. This reflective element removes the chairs from their strictly utilitarian role and takes them into the perceptual realm. In 1986, McMakin founded Domestic Furniture Co., originally located in San Diego and Los Angeles, but now based in Seattle. It produces furnishings and architectural projects that are known for high standards of craftsmanship and take off from a wide range

of periods and styles.