Artists

Irish Blacksmiths Association

Title of Exhibition: 'Contemporary Forged Ironworks'

About the Exhibition:

Bringing together architects, interior designers, public bodies and the general public the exhibition showcases many pieces that have been forged, manipulated or created from wrought iron, mild steel, stainless steel or from some of the non ferrous materials like bronze, copper or brass.

Many people think that artist blacksmiths and decorative metal workers no longer exist in Ireland and that they have to accept poor quality metalwork fabricated from components sourced from the other side of the world but this is not the case. Armed with computer aided design, power hammers and other sophisticated machinery, the capabilities of the modern artist blacksmith have been increased and added to his armoury of hand skills, hammers, tongs and anvil.

The exhibition networks together both classical and contemporary decorative metal work from large architectural commissions to small domestic items forged and made with skilled hands.

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About the Artists:

Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association promotes, encourages, advises and helps artist blacksmiths and decorative metal workers working in Ireland.