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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.
John Medwedeff's Photos
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
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- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
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Please look at our call for our call for an online show
http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-call-enlighten-me
Wow! Just saw your work in the Featured Artists of Flight -Incredible! I love the energy of your lines and you've just won yourself a new fan.
One day, I would love to collaborate with you or commission you to do a project for me.
Best,
Lisa
Earthly Pleasures http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-call-earthly-pleasures
Me, Myself and I 7th show we are jurying http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-callme-myself-and-i
Sitting Pretty Part 2 is what the exhibition will look like http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/sittingprettytheartsittingpretty
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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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Welcome to crafthaus ! I am very glad you joined us. We do have a nice group of impressive blacksmiths on here from Australia so you will fit right in :-).
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