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| The Process is to design and build a desired base or style of furniture, then from natural materials, choose a basic color theme. Next the magic begins. The artists’s eye begins to create a design, incorporating mother nature’s patterns along with geometric shapes and metallic accents. Each individual component is then hand cut and polished, adhered to the piece and finally treated and sealed. The entire process can take several months to complete. The result is your “one of a kind piece” of functional artwork, that can last for generations. |
 Artist Sue Pirtle achieved fame and recognition earlier in life in rodeo arenas across the country. The National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, now located in Fort Worth, Texas, inducted this 11 time World Champion as "The Most Versatile Cowgirl in the of History of Women's Rodeo".
She has taken this award winning versatility into an entirely different venue, hence 180 Degree Functional Artwork. Her passion for excellence manifests itself into unique furniture designs, blending the traditional and contemporary into "one of a kind" pieces of functional art inspired by the nature of slate, granite and marble, she incorporates natural metallic and wood elements to create multiple geometric patterns within each design. Born out of her imagination and the frustration of searching for pieces of furniture that would last over the years and yet provide timeless design, Sue Pirtle produced her first piece in 1994. Sue Pirtle stays in touch with the rodeo world through her champion calf roper son Ty Hays.
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