Peter Zubiate imbues his works with
qualities uncharacteristic of most functional furniture.
Combining exquisite craftsmanship and a sense of the absurd,
Zubiate distinguishes himself from the mainstream of furniture
makers. His imaginative wood furniture appears to be
designed for convenience, but paradoxically, the peculiar
placement of wheels, seats and handles dictate the way in which
they can be used. He says that they "challenge
behavior and thoughts" by forcing people into the pleasure
of discovery. The stylish works are assemblages of
stationary planes and surprise elements that resemble well-worn
tools. Zubiate fabricates his works from various woods,
using both hand tools and machinery, processes that reflect
traditional and Modernist properties.
Born: 1970, El Paso,
TX
Resides: San Antonio, TX
Education: Zubiate
Furniture Restoration, Midland, TX, Apprentice
Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen, CO, Artist-in-Residence
(1993-1994)
Selected Exhibitions:
Solo show Southwest
School of Arts and Crafts, San Antonio, TX (2004)
American
Craft Council Exposition (2003)
RC
Gallery, San Antonio, TX (2003)
John
Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI (2001)
Blue
Star Contemporary Arts Center, San Antonio, TX (2000)
Mexic-Arte
Museum, Austin, TX (1999)
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