Stephen Lock - Artist Blacksmith

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Learning the craft in South-East London on the banks of the river Thames, I draw my inspiration from the rich history of architectural and industrial design in London, and from the irregular beauty of natural forms. 

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I am lucky enough to work in a city that has the genius of great smiths sewn into the fabric of its architecture. Iron is vital to the landscape of London. Take away the boot-scrapers, balcony grilles, crested railings or pub signs, and the backdrop of our lives would change completely.   

 

I work to bring together the ancient craft of blacksmithing and the reality of the modern day: the advances and the aesthetics we have achieved, and the challenges we face. I feel promoting a culture of long-lasting, locally and ethically made products is important, working with recycled wood and metal to turn scrap material into functional, beautiful objects that will not need to be replaced.

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I take on large architectural ironwork; small, decorative and domestic products; fabrication and welding projects and one-of-a-kind, commissioned pieces.