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With fire, hammer and spirit Graeme Sheffield utilizes traditional blacksmithing techniques to create forms and textures of lasting beauty.
Inspired by the natural world around him, Graeme hand forges original pieces out of steel, displaying the strength of the medium yet the delicacy of the hammer.
Graeme Sheffield is a self-trained artisan blacksmith who lives and works in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Graeme's history of working with metal has evolved over the years, where he has gained knowledge and experience with design, function and form through designing and fabricating custom automation machines. He has taken his years of acquired metalworking skill and enjoyment of the discreet fluidity of steel to an artistic level, and uses these skills to his advantage when creating custom blacksmithed pieces for his clients.
"I realized that I was looking for a way to express myself artistically, and working with metal seemed to be the natural course to take. The art of blacksmithing allows me to interpret the lines, forms and textures I see around me in this world, and express myself and my observations through the use of some of the very core elements of the earth (iron, fire, water). Participating in, and constant exploration of, such an ancient craft as blacksmithing holds a great deal of mystique and adventure to me. Having the ability to create items using the same basic tools and techniques that have been used for centuries is a thrilling experience. When a piece of steel is heated to yellow-hot (around 2000 degrees F) it is then that the magic begins for me. It is then that I am able to shape, move and manipulate the steel into forms that bring it to life. It is truly a pleasure to take an otherwise cold, lifeless medium as steel and transform it into an object that allows people to appreciate its flexibility, strength and limitations at the same time."
Graeme is an active member of the Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association, Guelph Arts Council and also a member of the Guelph Studio Tour Group.
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| No.of Employees | 1-5 |
| Since | 0 |
| Created on | Saturday, August 04, 2007 |
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| Ranked as | 5 |
| Ranked by | 1 |
| Ranked at | 50% |
| Satisfaction | 20.2% |
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by Anterra on 3/30/2009 5:14:01 PM