Showing posts with label Sculpture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sculpture. Show all posts

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Trenton 365

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bolt-Welding-Ironworks-LLC/121714064573437









BOLT 
Welding & Ironworks
Chris Hiltey




Chris Hiltey is my new profile.  His office/warehouse/gallery is located on Monmouth St. between Clinton and State streets.


















 








As you approach the space you will realize it’s been there for years, over 30!  I asked myself, “how come you haven’t stopped here before?”  Divine timing I guess, but now I have a new friend! 



Chris Hiltey

Chris is a quiet gentleman with a great sense of humor and vast knowledge about his craft.  BOLT is a fabrication company specializing in metal and steel however, don’t limit your thoughts to the large amounts of fencing and railing on the property, give call him about your next project, remember Chris is an artist and a craftsman! 


Interior of the shop-1

Interior of the shop-2


The atmosphere of the shop is friendly, energetic and you can tell things get done here.  I've met with several members of his crew and a few of his friends.  I believe it's safe to say his crew would refer to him as a “brother”, “uncle”, “mentor” and or “friend."  










Tools of the trade-1

Tools of the trade-2


Tools of the trade-3





The photos below are some of the items in and around the BOLT facility.


















The below photos are some of the architectural items on site.













Some of Chris' sculptures











These would make awesome planters

Oh yeah Chris sold them!









In Trenton we have wonderful committed people, artists, craftsmen, leaders and businesses doing some amazing things without attention.  I personally will be profiling them.

Visit them, follow them on social media and tell them you heard about them through Trenton365!









Friday, March 11, 2011

Clifford Ward Artist

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Clifford Ward.  This hidden artist is located on the "Grounds For Sculpture" www.groundsforsculpture.org in Hamilton NJ.  Those who have visited this hidden gem location, know about the year round pleasure art can bring both indoors and outside.

"Cliff" a graduate from Rider University who recently had a successful showing at The Trenton City Museum, "Ellarslie" http://www.ellarslie.org/ works in a multitude of mediums.  The attached pictures are pieces he created using bandages.  

As with most art, the beauty is in eye of the beholder.  However if his style meets your taste, you have to make a point to meet this man in person.  His story is wonderful, his passion for art and how it can transform lives is heart warming, and to top it off he has a desire to share his gifts with children who have never experienced art's ability. 

* Photos are by David Byers Ewing NJ