Sitable Art
Unique Hand-Painted furniture
SitableArt is a showcase of the art of Sandy
Kirchinger.
Sandy is a self-trained artist of whimsically painted furniture
Artist's Statement:
It is important for me that you know why I paint. I believe art is healing. Nine years ago, my daughter developed a sudden, incurable, and uncontrollable seizure disorder. The years of medication and brain trauma have left my graceful, talented, sixteen-year-old unable to function above a first grade level. I have grieved, I have been angry, but now I paint. I look for the oldest, rattiest pieces I can find. I really prefer items that have been thrown away. And I receive enormous satisfaction by making them attractive and useful again. I suppose it is the tremendous powerlessness I have experienced with Abby’s illness that drives me. But, oddly enough, I get very attached to my work. I
like to know they have had former lives, been discarded, and now are receiving another chance to beautify your home.
All of my pieces are unique, original, and hand-painted. I do not use new materials and I do not mass-produce anything. Each item is restored and meant to be useful. They are carefully sanded, primed, and base-coated before I apply the decorative accents. Since I enjoy lots of detail, a small table or chair can average over 25 hours. You will often find many imperfections on my art. As long as I get a piece to be structurally sound, I like to leave the bumps and nicks that have naturally occurred over time. I used to be a perfectionist … now I am an artist.
So, I hope you enjoy browsing through my web page. I know art is very subjective and not everyone will appreciate my style. But, if perchance you do, please let me know. I would love to customize a piece just for you.
