A Master of Illusion: The World of John Cederquist John Carl Cederquist, born in Altadena, California in 1946, is a sculptor whose work defies easy categorization. He isn’t simply a woodworker or furniture maker; he's an illusionist, a storyteller who bends perception and challenges the very nature of reality through meticulously crafted wooden assemblages. His journey began with formal training at Long Beach State College, earning both a BA in 1969 and an MA in 1971, but it was his subsequent exploration—and eventual mastery—of trompe-l'œil techniques that truly defined his artistic path. C…