benni shumlin studio *

Since 2021, I have worked on a contract basis fabricating sculptural works for fine artists. I now work as a fabrication consultant, helping artists expand their practice to new processes in-house, as well as working as a liaison between artists and manufacturers to facilitate design and fabrication of their work.

Please see several case studies below for examples of contract fabrication work for other artists:

Client / Project -
Chloe Wise - Chandelier Works,  2024-25
Role: co-design, fabrication, installation

*Every element of the works below I fabricated by hand: frames in welded steel, and cast elements using urethane in custom silicone molds, which are then oil painted by the artist

I.
Chloe Wise, Seafood Tower Chandelier, 2025
Carbon steel cookpans, steel, urethane, wood, candles, crystal chain, crystals, oil paint, pearls, beeswax, led candles
37” diameter x 65” height

II.
Chloe Wise, Corn Chandelier, 2024
Steel, urethane, oil paint, faux hair, lamp wire, light fixtures
40" diameter x 28” height


III.
Chloe Wise, Chicken Skewer Chandelier, 2024
Wood, urethane, crystal chain, oil paint, lamp assembly 30” diameter x 80” height



IV.
Chloe Wise, Crudité Chandelier, 2024
Steel, urethane, oil paint, lamp assembly, stainless chain 30” x 30” x 20" (including drips)

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