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John Medwedeff
- Murphysboro, IL
- United States
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- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Illinois
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Medwedeff Forge & Design
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Medwedeff Forge & Design produces large-scale public and site-specific sculpture, sculpture for exhibitions, and high-end architectural pieces for commercial, museum, public and residential projects. John Medwedeff established his studio in 1988 in Murphysboro, IL. His 6000 square foot space encompasses all of the equipment of a contemporary sculpture studio, a traditional blacksmith shop, as well as industrial metalworking technologies. A 30 foot tall crane bay allows for the vertical construction of very large pieces.
John Medwedeff personally designs and directs each project. He is able to move complex projects from the design stage through installation, coordinating efforts with those of clients, community arts groups, architects and general contractors while guaranteeing the master craftsmanship of finished work.
Medwedeff Forge & Design celebrated its 20 year anniversary in 2008. The studio operates along the lines of a mom & pop business, with John's wife and business partner (poet and artist) Cynthia Roth working as executive director while John and his assistants work in the studio.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.johnmedwedeff.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- Metal sculpture for exhibitions, collections (individual, government and corporate) and public spaces. Also custom, high end architectural metalwork, lighting and furniture for residences and institutions. Collaborative design of public spaces with architects and landscape designers. Bronze fountains that are also compelling sculptures in the winter months when the water feature is off. Large-scale public art.
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I can't put it into word how much I like your work. It is on a new level. Your use of form and positive and negative space and your mastery of your medium is truly amazing. I work in wood but I have done enough with metal to be able to appreciate the time and energy it had to have taken to complete your work. Thank you for showing us your art. Glen
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