Ginkgo And Praying Mantis Lamp
This three light hanging light fixture was designed and made in my blacksmith shop. The shades can be made frosted white (shown) or Amber mica. The lamp itself is made of hand forged iron using both traditional blacksmithing techniques and modern welding methods. The lamp is available ready for direct wiring or with a standard 120v plug for
Style
- traditional
- modern
Finish
- white
Base
- metal
Material
- aluminum
Meet the Maker
James Gonzalez
Farmhouse Forge
Farmhouse Forge is the blacksmith shop of artist and metalworker James Gonzalez.
The shop is located in the heart of the New York State North Country, on the family homestead.
I specialize in one-off and short run custom designed projects.
I received my education in aesthetics and craftsmanship from the Massachussets College of art and design where I majored in sculpture. I have over fifteen years of experience as a self employed artist blacksmith.
From 2001 until 2013 I operated a studio in Boston, MA. Executing commissions ranging from pure art to architectural scale metal work.
In the spring of 2013 I moved my expanding family to a more rural setting, namely an old farm and homestead, transforming the old barn into my artistic metal shop.
