The Chandrian Orrery Chandelier
-This is the Chandrian Orrery, a stylized model of our solar system, representing the sun and the first three planet orbits.
-All parts are fabricated from mild steel rod, flat bar, or sheet metal. The rings are designed to look heavy, but in fact are very lightweight. The lamps themselves (representing the planets) are mounted in the orbital rings with spherical washers, to allow for the placement of specific illumination. The integral turnbuckles are functional, and enable vertical truing of the lamp during installation. The central double conical structure (representing the sun) splits in half upon removal of the bottom finial, to reveal access to the internal lightbulbs.
-As is typical in my work, no adhesives are used in the assembly of the various parts. Rather, every part is attached mechanically or welded, using heirloom quality materials and finishes. Also, as these lights are handmade, there is some design flexibility from piece to piece.
-This light fixture is a commissioned piece, so dimensions are somewhat flexible (i.e. determined by the patrons size requirements): for comparison, the example in the photos is some 36 inches in diameter. Surface finishes can also be specified (such as antiqued brass plate, nickel plate, or a colored enamel), for a nominal additional fee.
-For questions regarding surface finishes, sizes, installation arrangements, shipping costs, as well as a delivery estimate, please contact me.
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-Josh W. Kinsey is a meticulous artisan who weaves together the intrinsic nature of manic beavers with the distilled hopes and dreams of orphaned kittens, twisting their variegated manifestations upon his engine lathe. Delicate metallic fantasies that taste sweet upon the tongue are bored and reamed upon his drill press, incised with traceries of angst with razored chisels and planes. Arcane symbols and geometries that are a delight to the nose are illustrated with his compass and pantograph. Meticulously detailed imaginings that flagellate the soul are drawn with pencil and marker, imbued with the subtle aromas of depression and rage.
-Repurposed elements are expressly forbidden in Kinsey’s spiffy mechanical concoctions, as is hot glue, upcycling, the word “Steampunk”, shoddy craftsmanship, negative musings, and broccoli. Rather, Kinsey combines ornately whittled exotic woods with foundry cast mechanical elements smooshed into delightful expressions of splendiferous sparkliness.
-J.W. Kinsey’s pieces are wondrous fabrications celebrating the joys of craftsmanship from bygone ruminations. Spelunking the bottomless depths of the colloquial “What is it?” and the always nefarious “What’s the F’n point?”, Kinsey’s work captures the viewer’s attention, briefly.
-J.W. resides with his wife Katelyn in Silverton, OR.
-Most importantly, he can ride a unicycle.
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