John Cederquist (b. 1946) is a woodworker in San Juan Capistrano, CA, who references traditional forms but uses surface painting to create illusionistic effects. Because his surface painting explores perspective and depth, his works appears to be 3-dimensional.
His imagery is heavily influenced by contemporary culture: comic strips, television, advertising, and other graphic imagery as well as traditional Japanese woodblock prints. He received his BA and MA from California State University, Long Beach. His work can be found in the Museum of Arts and Design, Craft and Folk Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Mint Museum of Craft and Design, among others.
John Cederquist, Folding ChairIndecision of Upholstery, 2010-2012John Cederquist, Architectural Elements – Drapery Series, 2010-2012. Gary C. Zuercher photographZen and the Art of Painting with Wood (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010Just Plane Waves (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010Measure Twice, Cut Once (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010.Phillips or Standard? (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010Special Delivery from Japan (This is Not Lunch tray series), 2006-2007Taste of Fish, Sweet Smell of Blossom (This is Not Lunch tray series), 2006-2007Measure Once, Cut Twice (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010.John Cederquist, Sashimi Side Chair, 1997. M. Lee Fatherree photographJohn Cederquist, The Game Table, 1982. Mike Sasso photographInstallation from “John Cederquist: Deceptions” 1983. Jeffrey Gates photograph
