Visual Artist
David Anderson
Chandeliers
Wall Art
Live Edge Slab
Tables
Wine element art
@syndicatewines
The use of wood in these works reminds us of the connection between nature and wine. All works are individually designed, hand-built. Some use up-cycled chandeliers from the Habitat for Humanity Restore. For pieces made with wine barrels, old barrels are sourced from local wineries.
Artist Statement
As a child, my father continually worked on the house and built things in the garage. Years later, I realized I had inherited this same gene. Tinkering, creating, building… whatever was before me became my medium of choice.
When Angela and I were preparing to open Syndicate, I began designing different elements of the bar that I could construct myself, or learn how to build. Hundreds of hours later in my own garage, I realized that I had created a body functional artwork.
From wooden wine storage shelves, to hardwood slab bar tops and tables, up-cycled chandeliers and custom electrical work… even booth seating benches… all can be found at Syndicate Wine Bar. My latest additions to the dining room are sound panels constructed from wooden wine boxes and corks, which help dampen sound on busy nights.
I now produce functional art for office or home installation. I invite you to inquire about the type of work you are interested in being created. It all starts with your ideas, that initial spark of inspiration! I guarantee that whatever I build for you is a one-of-a-kind piece you will not find anywhere else in the world.
Personal Dedication Piece
The Anderson Story
My father, Elam Anderson was born in Shanghai, China, the son of two educators. The family returned to the United States in the years prior to WWII, bringing with them a story of cultural richness.
The name, “Anderson” was phonetically translated into Chinese as “An-di-fan”, or “Place of Peace”. The symbol of An (or “Heaven”) became our family’s crest.
After the eventual passing of my parents, our family gathered on the Oregon coast for a final memorial of the two. I collected rocks and shells from the beaches around Yachats, Oregon (my parents’ own place of “heaven”) and recreated the symbol of An as a memorial piece, using a former hard-top table to create a wall-mounted piece that was coated in epoxy resin and now hangs in Syndicate’s bottle shop.
About David
David Anderson has a Bachelor Degree in Art from Linfield University, and has always had a passion for combining elements of nature with sustainability. He blends soft-tones with harsh corners to show the contrast in nature currently found in functional elements of the wine making process. His desire to create a custom piece of art every single time insures every piece is unique and made by hand.
David works in a variety of media, as can be found throughout Syndicate Wine Bar, its walls and rooms, and even the bottle shop. He is available for commissioned work in all of these media, for use in your home or business. Pricing is based on time and materials. As a customer, you will have a piece of treasured work unique to you and found nowhere else!
Portfolio
The following pieces may be found throughout Syndicate Wine Bar. Prices are intended to serve as an estimate, should you wish to commission a custom work.
“Lily” Chandelier ($1100)
Project Description: Chandelier for Syndicate Wine Bar. Constructed from wine barrel staves and barrel hoops. Custom electrical wiring. Approximately 55 pounds in weight. 72″ diameter.
Stave Wall Sconce ($375)
A large wall sconce constructed from wine barrel staves, incorporating a pre-built sconce light. Approximately 15 pounds in weight. Approximately 32″ wide x 32″ tall.
The Butterfly ($450)
A wall-mounted sculpture, constructed from wine barrel staves, with custom electrical wiring using two sconce lights. Approximately 15 pounds in weight. Approximately 68″ wide x 50″ tall.
Chandeliers
Barrel Hoop Orb ($350)
Ceiling-mounted chandeliers constructed from wine barrel hoops, incorporating a restored chandelier kit. Approximately 10 pounds in weight. Approximately 24″ wide x 24″ tall.
Pinwheel Chandelier ($450)
Ceiling-mounted chandelier constructed from wine barrel hoops and staves, incorporating a restored chandelier kit. Approximately 10 pounds in weight. Approximately 24″ in width and 18″ in height.
The Candelabra ($475)
Ceiling-mounted chandelier constructed from wine barrel hoops and staves, incorporating a restored chandelier kit. Approximately 15 pounds in weight. Approximately 24″ wide x 36″ tall.
Medieval Chandelier ($750)
Ceiling-mounted chandelier constructed from wine barrel hoops and staves, incorporating a restored chandelier kit. Approximately 15 pounds in weight. Approximately 24″ wide x 36″ tall.
Illuminated Pinot Noir Vines ($650)
Ceiling-hung chandelier constructed from a reclaimed Pinot Noir vine, wrapped in fairy lighting. Approximately 15 pounds in weight. Approximately 72″ in width, 48″ in length.
Macro Photography
Cork 1 ($125)
A series of close-up photographs of wine corks. Framed and wall-hangable. Approximately 16″ wide by 20″ tall.
Cork 2 ($125)
This series focuses on unique characteristics of corks and occasional “wine diamonds” that appear to grow out of the cork.
Cork 3 ($125)
These structures are harmless tartrate crystal formations that precipitate from some wines after extended bottle ageing.
Wine Vessel wall art
Cork Panel ($125)
Constructed from former wine boxes, these wall-mounted pieces feature unique arrangements of corks helps break up sound waves and acts as a sound dampening panel. Approximately 12″ wide by 21″ tall.
Shattered Bottle ($225)
Remember a favorite bottle forever! Constructed from broken wine bottles, flooded with epoxy into a shadow box, these wall-mounted pieces act as a sound dampening panel. Approximately 17″ wide by 21″ tall.
Cork Panel ($750)
A large, wall-mounted piece featuring a pattern of corks of various colors, that acts as a sound dampening panel. Approximately 50 pounds in weight, and 32″ wide by 42″ tall.
Live Edge Slab Countertops
Redwood (Sequoia) Live Edge Bar Top ($1500+)
Individually sourced from Oregon lumber yards, each piece is dry-cured, planed to specifications, then hand finished, shaped, and sanded. Additional staining may be applied, prior to multiple epoxy resin coats, then secured to counter tops to produce a finished bar top.
Weights and dimensions vary, with the average piece somewhere around 90-100 pounds and requiring up to two gallons of epoxy.
Live Edge Slab Tables & Coffee Tables
Redwood (Sequoia) Live edge ($750+)
Live edge wood, dry-cured and hand-planed, then shaped and sanded to requirements, before application of stain and/or epoxy coating.
A variety of table bases or legs can be used to create the slab for either table top or a lower-height coffee table.
Wine Barrel Cocktail Tables
Wine Barrel Cocktail Tables ($375+)
Made from whole, reclaimed wine barrels, or just an end and fastened to a table base, these cocktail tables create a stunning addition to a home bar or patio.
Optional base with 360-degree rotating wheels is available for whole barrels, enabling ease of mobility.
