Maine Chess Set | Forthouse Studios | Dole’s Orchard

The Maine Chess Set

Forthouse Studios with Dole’s Orchard

‘Making Happy Happen’ is the ultimate goal of my work. I’m passionate about making functional sculpture that is as playful as it is well crafted. Making a Maine themed chess set has been a career ambition for a long time, and I was fortunate enough to find the opportunity during COVID lockdowns. This time allowed me to experiment with wax-based clay sculpture and silicone molds to create resin cast pieces, painted with spray paint and enamel. The wood box (created in partnership with Doles Orchard), holds the pieces in foam and can be flipped over as a surface for play. – Joe Rosshirt

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This piece is currently at Maine Craft Portland as part of The Craft Maker’s Gambit Exhibition.