Craft In America: Forge
“Forge” profiles exceptional artists who are working in what may be the only tangible example of “alchemy” we have — the forging of metal magically transformed by fire.
Albert Paley with "Counter Balance" (2013), one of 13 sculptures mounted on Park Avenue in New York City.
(Courtesy of Paley Studios; John Myers photograph)
Albert Paley, "Encore," 2013, one of 13 sculptures mounted on Park Avenue in New York City.
(Courtesy of Paley Studios; John Myers photograph)
Albert Paley lights a torch.
(Courtesy of Mark Markley)
Tom Pullin (right) forges with instructor Davidé Prete and fellow veteran Jeremiah Holland (left) at the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
(Courtesy of Mark Markley )
Tom Pullin with his sculptures at the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
(Courtesy of Mark Markley)
Tom Pullin, "Rule the Truth"; made of cold steel, inkjet prints, rivets.
(Courtesy of Tom Pullin)
Chloe Darke works at Old Newbury Crafters in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
(Courtesy of Mark Markley)
Chloe Darke, "Wendla" 2010. Made of Sterling silver, raised.
(Courtesy of Abby Johnson)
Silverware made by Chloe Darke at Old Newbury Crafters.
(Courtesy of Madison Metro)
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