Here is an exceptional insight into the unique
ironwork created by today’s artist-blacksmiths. Over 250 color
photographs display details of contemporary iron objects, including
flowers, grape clusters, leaves, small and large animals that attest to
the blacksmith’s role as a sculptor. There are amazing scrolls, folds,
twists, textures, and weaves not normally associated with the hard
material. With heat, hammer, talent, and muscle, the modern
artist-blacksmith is forging exciting forms that permeate our
surroundings. The casual viewer may often overlook details of small
elements used to create a magnificent whole. Dona Z. Meilach shows how
focusing on the iron details of flowers, leaves, and amazing critters
makes ordinary fences, gates, and chandeliers extraordinary. Functional
joints become beautiful elements for furniture, fireplace accessories,
candlestick holders, and other iron items we use daily. Dona’s approach
will open one’s eyes to “see” and respect this burgeoning art form.
This stimulating book is a must for metalworkers, designers, artists,
gallery owners, art lovers, and museum directors. |
