11/2/10

Orange "Lot C" Artwork Questions Answered


Last week's post on the color orange contained the above image.  Like a bright shot of citrus vitamin C, this industrial art piece really resonated with a lot of you.  More than half the comments sang the praises of this unique poster, (which I too had fallen in love with) so off I went to scour the internet to see what I could find.

One carefully edited google search later...here is what I came up with.  This is artist Jeff Nichol.  I found this image on his site, and immediately figured that he was the artist responsible for the piece in question.  I sent Jeff an email just to let him know that his work was getting rave reviews.  Turns out, it wasn't his.  At least not the one in the post...but, this is where it gets interesting.


Jeff's "Lot C", was a reproduction of the piece in the photo!  He was given the very same photo as the one in the original blog post, by his friend, Kerrie Kelly.  Kerrie is an interior designer, (Kerrie and Jeff both studied Interior Design at the Art Institute of Sacramento). Kerrie saw the same great "Lot C" poster, fell in love with it, and then commissioned Jeff to recreate one.  Which he did, beautifully!  The best part, is that it's now paired up with this purple couch!  Purple with orange, exactly what my original post about the color orange had encouraged.  Crazy!


So, I don't know where the original piece came from...


but if your looking for a great reproduction, check out Jeff's site here.  And, Kerrie Kelly, the designer that loved the same piece, her site is here.

41 comments:

Shannon said...

you have MAD GOOGLE SKILLS Lady!!!

Debby said...

This story is so cool! I am off to check out his site. xo

The Buzz said...

You make a great Sherlock Holmes! Love how you were able to track down a source (but not THE source) for the painting... Perhaps the original artist will come out of hiding once she/he sees this post!
xxoo

Acanthus and Acorn said...

Great detective work and a super fun story, Thanks!!!

Elements said...

Well done on hearing your readers and delving a little deeper. I am loving this new "must have" and I think customising with your own letter and colour would add personality.

shari @ little blue deer said...

Aren't you just the detective! ;) Very cool story, and it doesn't look like a poster, it totally looks deconstructed, awesome!

David Toms said...

I love Industrial art and the such and have a few pieces. You are a brilliant detective.

mydesignchic said...

Now that's great detective work!! Amazing all the info on the internet...

Diana Mieczan said...

I am all about great industrial art and this piece is amazing:)Have a great day

Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

i think i may have posted that Lot C - or could be in my folder of pics i wanna post - i like it - i think i would try and recreate it myself - and use "E" - just cuz well, ya know ..

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Erika

Splendid Sass said...

I will have to check out the site! I would love that piece for a den or game room. Genius idea, and i love it in this room!
Thanks for the detective work.
Have anice day.
Teresa

Erica @ Decorica said...

It's a striking image. Cool story, thanks for sharing it's background!

Brandi said...

Wow how resourceful you are! Thanks for hunting this down for us!

Bethany Dirksen said...

Fantastic detective work! It's a really great story. Don't you love it when blog posts just seem to write themselves when the stories are great like this :)

Bethany
www.DirksenDabbles.com

Living It At Home said...

That is a great piece of art! So clever of you to try and track it down. Now we can all benefit from it! So fun!

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...

I totally missed that poster in your post, so I'm glad you wrote about it again, because I love it!! I guess the lesson here is, if you can't find the original art (or can't afford it!) try and replicate it yourself!

A Perfect Gray said...

you are the bomb. can't believe you found all that! I love that piece....

stylebyrachael said...

That is so awesome that you have been able to really reach out into the community and involve so many people with a common interest, this piece of artwork! Well done!

Alcira Molina-Ali said...

The blogging world is such an amazingly beautiful intertwined web.
You never know who you're going to stumble across...it's magical ; )
Come on over to Vill Nero -- I'm pimping a wee candle in my first giveaway.
Cheers, Alcira

thenerochronicles.blogspot.com

La Dolfina said...

You are a great sleuth!
That piece is awesome. It caught my eye right off too! Thanks for the low down :)
xx

jeanette from everton terrace said...

Awesome detective work. You just never know where a good Google search can lead you!

pretty pink tulips said...

You're an amazing design sleuth! I don't think this is the last we'll hear of Lot "C"!!!! xoxo

Dancing Branflake said...

I feel like we just witnessed an interior design CSI episode. You seriously know how to get in "the know."

Splendid Willow said...

Crazy fun! And you know how much I love art. I truly enjoyed reading every word about your hunt for the perfect C!

Very fun, Sue!

ox, Mon

Sally@DivineDistractions said...

Another reason for loving blogs!! I always feel bad when I post something extraordinary and I don't know how to credit everything in the pic. Love your detective work! BWT...Thanks for stopping by DivineDistractions today! I always appreciate your comments!

AB HOME Interiors said...

Awesome. I may need to hire you as my chief researcher. That first pic is great. I may need to make that my new lobby!

coolkids said...

I love your sleuthing! good work.

Krystal said...

very interesting, i love that you posted about the artist!

Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...

Good Job Inspector!

I love the Orange/Purple too!

Cara said...

I could totally use that in my home!
<3 Cara
Last day to Enter Giveaway @ Lilac and Grey!

Nikki said...

Ohhhh I totally love that poster too! The distressed orange is amazing and so unique!


xx
Nikki

quintessence said...

What an amazing little story - could be titled "something about LOT C". Sometimes you just can't quite pin down the appeal of an object but it strikes a chord with everyone.

Josie said...

LOVE IT. I want one terribly!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

maureen @ The Inglenook Decor said...

wow! amazing research skills Sue!

Charlotta Ward said...

Great research my dear! I am very impressed..! x

I love the poster that Jeff re-created, but must be honest and admit that I have a preference for the original... It looks as if it was created out of metal and I love the rusted areas. Yum!

Have a great rest of the week!

xx C

CDS said...

Wow...beautiful! I really love that :)

Style Attic said...

I guess the "C" is for crazy and the "lot" is for the lots of things people had to say about it! Buzz worthy and attention getting...that's orange! XOXO

Bron @ Baby Space said...

V interesting and informative -- thanks for sharing!

this free bird said...

Thanks so much Sue! We will be inquiring about Lot C in the near future!!

xoxo,
Carrie

jules @ The Diversion Project said...

that's totally cool, love that style xx

Kerrie Kelly said...

Well the Lot C that Jeff created now has a new home! We will have to share photos of it in the new Northern California space once photographed! Thanks for the mention and have a great week!

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