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- Granite 1
hand-forged steel posts, solid steel bases, torch cut 66" x 15"
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- Granite Bench
reclaimed steel base, hand forged pegs, granite seat 36" x 28" x 34"
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- Sculptural Table
solid steel, limestone 15" x 24" x 20"
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- Summer
steel, brass 12" high 2003
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- Visual Chimes
forged steel / ss basalt 36" x 48" 2003
artist statement
During my career, I have experimented in a variety of mediums. Combining my experiences with photography, pottery and weaving with over twenty years of working experience with wood in restoring built heritage, has made the transition into working and creating with metal both exciting and challenging.
Working with a variety of metals and techniques: forging, welding, banding and riveting, allows me to fabricate a design that combines art and function which is enduring, while rooted in the past.
I extend my appreciation of the medium of metal to traditional artisans, and those currently living and working in Nova Scotia and elsewhere for their encouragement and support.
selected biography
education
- 1974 Graduate of the Sheridan School of Art, Brampton ON
exhibitions
- 1995 A Building Language, Built heritage in everyday objects, ARTsPLACE, Annapolis Royal, NS
- 2003 A Celebration of Craft, Mary E. Black Gallery, Halifax, NS
- Also exhibited at: Studio 21, Halifax, NS; Under One Roof, Annapolis Royal, NS; Flight of Fancy, Bear River, NS.
other professional experience
- 1974-78 Photographer – Documenting Ghost Towns of Alberta
- 1983-2000 Carpenter/Cabinetmaker – Restoration of Built Heritage, Toronto ON; Annapolis Royal, NS
- 2000 – present Sculptor/Artist Blacksmith – producing hand-wrought/forged sculptural and functional works in metal
