Ironworks
jefffettyiornwork.com attempts to bring the works of Jeff Fetty to more people by providing information on the artist, and displaying his art. All of Jeff Fetty's works and his full bio can be found at his Home Page.
The forging of iorn can be implamented to create both common place, rudimentary objects and compelling, fantastic works of art. One Iorn worker in particular is able to not only mold objects from steel to feet either of these catagories, but to create objects that blur the lines of form and function. His Iornworks create a sence of purpose even when the object is purley ornamental.
Short Bio
Working at Leaning Oak Forge in Spencer, West Virginia, artist and blacksmith Jeff Fetty has been forging for over 30 years, coaxing hard, cold iron into delicately wrought objects. Fetty's works abound with flowing organic forms and astonishingly accurate renderings that are gently entwined with vines and flowers in such a subtle way that the casual observer forgets it's actually steel.
For Fetty the draw of creating with iron comes from the traditional role that blacksmiths had, and the permanence of their work. Historically, blacksmiths in the western world contributed to the well-being of the neigborhood by creating the tools that sustained the community. The blacksmiths implements and art served and gave pleasure to the area for generation after generation. Fetty is thankful that he is able to share his work with viewers from all walks of life. His wish is that his art contributes to their well-being. Fetty has built a global reputation, having created metalwork for author Tom Clancy, the Clinton White House, fashion designer Yves St. Laurent and the Globe Theatre in London. His love for art nouveau and his studio's natural environment led Fetty to the floral motifs prevalent in his work.
About This Site
This site is trying to bring more attention to the artwork of blacksmith Jeff Fetty. To get a small glimpse of some of the fantastic iornwork that he has created over the years, please have a look at our portfolio page. All photographs are pieces created by Jeff Fetty. To find more of his art, please visit his home page. There is a link to it at the top of this page.
What is new in the world of creative ironworking? To find out that and more, our What's New page is a great place to start. With news and events about today's ironwork, it is sure to help you find what you are looking for.
To get a glimpse of some the works of Jeff Fetty's contemporaries, check out the Inspiration page. Full of pictures of some qute creative uses of iorn to sculpt imaginitve works of art.