BRADLEY ROBINSON

After a decade working with politically-oriented organizations, Brad discovered a book about celebrated woodworker, and MacArthur “genius” fellowship winner, Sam Maloof. He felt a kinship to Sam, as they had both been graphic designers wanting to add a more substantial, physical aspect to their artistic pursuits. Taken by both the beauty of Sam’s work and the attraction of the artisan lifestyle, Brad was inspired to pursue craft, but chose blacksmithing rather than woodworking. He began his apprenticeship in a studio near Washington, D.C. in 1999 and his tenure there included work for designers like Jacques Garcia and Thomas Pheasant, institutions such as the National Cathedral, as well as involvement in the Smithsonian-produced film, Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts.

Brad opened his own studio in Richmond, Virginia in 2006 and has since completed commissions for residential and institutional projects in NYC, Washington, D.C., Richmond, and elsewhere. He took a break from commissioned work in 2009 and 2010 to pursue educational and work opportunities in France and England. For the last several years, he has expanded his artistic interests to include sculpture and photography, landing commissions for art collectors, the City of Richmond, and VCU’s Massey Cancer Center.

(For most recent art work, please visit: www.artexhibition.space)