New artwork uploaded.... An image depicting family. One piece originally was part of ice tongs which I modified through blacksmithing and then made two others of smaller sizes and connected them through holes I made to demonstrate a 'connection'...
New artwork uploaded.... forging steel to various textures adds a sense of interest and provides more dimension to the piece. In this case, I'm going for a more surrealistic plant....
Blacksmithing has a very long history. Applying traditional and more contemporary techniques of forging to my design, furthers my goals of creating art and preserving ancient craftsmanship. Using a coal forge, hammer and anvil, I make tools which enable me to hone my craft and create art and functional objects. Blacksmithing also provides the opportunity to �think out of the box,� designing to suit my needs rather than purchasing mass produced objects.
My metalwork is a tangible result of exploration and discovery. Working sculpturally in metal often results in less predictable flow, and perspective shifts with viewing the angle.