Repurposed steel planter 25 x 20 x 17

Colin’s work is a synthesis of sculpture and sustainable design. His unique process is to repurpose salvage propane tanks into whimsical, comfortable, durable and environmentally responsible seating, sculpture, planters and bollards. His work is modern and organic, exploring curve in line and form. His designs range from abstract compositions to contemporary riffs on iconic furniture from past eras, including Victorian and Mid Century modern. Colin begins with regionally sourced scrap metal tanks, which are an abundant and sustainable material owing to strict regulations limiting their service life. He carefully dissects the tanks and reassembles the pieces, while doing no additional reshaping of the material. Repurposing, or upcycing, is a process which has a much smaller carbon footprint than recycling because the source material is reused in its current form. Upon completion each of his pieces contain 99% post consumer reused content.

Colin is the winner of the prestigious 2012 Smithsonian Craft Show "Exhibitor's Choice Gold Award.