Matt Harris is a Blacksmith and sculptor in Perryville, Maryland where he has a studio and company specializing in architectural forgings and Sculpture called Matthew Harris Studio. Matt builds beautiful railings, gates and residential ironwork that range from classic to more sculptural and you can see the connection and his personal style. Creating movement and flowing lightness is a theme in both his upwardly billowing sculpture “undulate” outside the Dansko distribution center as well as a recent railing that cascades downward following the staircase.
We had a great time talking about his growing up with a game warden father, the development of Art Vs. Craft and how we rationalize both.
I miss the days working in an ornamental ironworks shop with big projects and teamwork and it was great talking about that avenue of blacksmithing. I’m glad someone like Matt is leading the way as an Artist Blacksmith. Thanks again Matt, I really appreciate it. - All the best, Geoff
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