John Cederquist

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.

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John Cederquist, Folding Chair
John Cederquist, Folding Chair
Indecision of Upholstery, 2010-2012
Indecision of Upholstery, 2010-2012
John Cederquist, Architectural Elements – Drapery Series, 2010-2012
John Cederquist, Architectural Elements – Drapery Series, 2010-2012. Gary C. Zuercher photograph
Zen and the Art of Painting with Wood (Mickey's Mandalas series), 2010
Zen and the Art of Painting with Wood (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010
Just Plane Waves (Mickey's Mandalas series), 2010
Just Plane Waves (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010
Measure Twice, Cut Once (Mickey's Mandalas series), 2010
Measure Twice, Cut Once (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010.
Phillips or Standard? (Mickey's Mandalas series), 2010
Phillips or Standard? (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010
Special Delivery from Japan (This is Not Lunch tray series), 2006-2007
Special Delivery from Japan (This is Not Lunch tray series), 2006-2007
Taste of Fish, Sweet Smell of Blossom (This is Not Lunch tray series), 2006-2007
Taste of Fish, Sweet Smell of Blossom (This is Not Lunch tray series), 2006-2007
Measure Once, Cut Twice (Mickey's Mandalas series), 2010
Measure Once, Cut Twice (Mickey’s Mandalas series), 2010.
John Cederquist, Sashimi Side Chair, 1997. M. Lee Fatherree photograph
John Cederquist, Sashimi Side Chair, 1997. M. Lee Fatherree photograph
John Cederquist, The Game Table, 1982. Mike Sasso photograph
John Cederquist, The Game Table, 1982. Mike Sasso photograph
Installation from "John Cederquist: Deceptions" 1983. Jeffrey Gates photograph
Installation from “John Cederquist: Deceptions” 1983. Jeffrey Gates photograph