"Teeming" Sculpture

MATTHEW HARRIS 1.443.553.6642. Matthew Harris was born in 1980, in Maryland. He served a traditional 4 year apprenticeship with Master blacksmith Alphonsus Moolenshot, who was born and trained in the Netherlands. After completing his apprenticeship with Mr. Moolenschot in 2000, Matthew went on to work in several architectural metalwork and industrial forging shops. He also studied art and business at Cecil College. Since 2005 he has owned, and operated Matthew Harris Studio located in Perryville, MD. Matthew oversees the design, fabrication, and installation of all the custom fencing, gates, sculptures, and metalwork that the studio creates. His specialty is hot forging one of a kind forms, textures, and elements. He has built a unique and impressive mix of industrial forging equipment and cranes to accomplish this work. His work is found in many businesses, homes, and public spaces. "Life is a collation of patterns, rhythm, and movement of form, light, texture, and elements. I forge and shape metal in an effort to capture the fleeting beauty of these experiences. The permanency of the material affords me the luxury to sculpt statements that will outlast me in time, surrounded by the very elements that inspired their creation." -MH