Metalsmith to demonstrate the art of iron
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Metalsmith Christopher Gerber will present “Iron Casting: Past Present and Future” at Whitewater's Cultural Arts Center Thursday.
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WHITEWATER -- Metalsmith Christopher Gerber will discuss the history of cast iron and its use in contemporary art during a presentation, “Iron Casting: Past Present and Future” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18 at Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center.
Those attending the presentation also will be able to sign up for the annual Iron Pour at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The hands-on demonstration will take place in April.
Gerber, a UW-Whitewater graduate, has been heavily involved in the quickly evolving iron casting scene.
Initially introduced to iron casting during his undergraduate studies, Gerber has entwined himself in the close-knit art-foundry community, developing skills and engaging with peers throughout the nation and the world.
Though iron casting in its present form has been around for nearly 300 years, contemporary iron casting and its use as an art medium is fairly young.
During the free presentation Gerber will explain this blossoming art process and medium.
Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building, with an elevator available from the parking lot entrance.
Read more in the March 17, 201 e-edition of Weekender HERE.
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