julian wadsworth - artist blacksmith
Artist Blacksmith : Julian Wadsworth "The expression of our time now, through a
medium of ancient significance." Welcome to the timeless world of metalwork and
forgework. What is Blacksmithing? Blacksmithing is the craft where, by working
the iron in its hot, plastic state it is possible to shape and transform what is
normally considered a hard-edged material into an altogether softer, more fluid
expression. From small fittings to larger architectural applications, ironwork
may be designed and used to enrich both the visual and physical aspects of our
environment. Commissions Whether public or private commissions, from design
concept to full realisation, open communication and two way dialogue is welcome,
as finer tuning of the design at early stages can often result in greater and
more unusual detailing. It is here that iron working gives the chance for
personal expression and thereby uniqueness in the detailing to the specific
commission. It is the ART, or unison, that drives the CRAFT, and good craft
enables full and lasting realisation. I use a wide variety of blacksmith and
metal working techniques including hot forging processes, plate and sheet
forming, repousse, rivetting, welding, pattern making for cast iron work and
etching. Their appropriate application is determined by the type of work itself.
