Matthew Harris

MATTHEW HARRIS


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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 inspir...

1999-2005 Design Apprentice with Artist Michael Robear
1996-1999 Apprentice with Master Blacksmith Alphonsus Moolenschot of Moolenschot Blacksmith Works, MD
1999-2000 Studied art and business at Cecil College in North East, MD
1998 HS Diploma

2019 “Gateways to Nature” Tyler Arboretum – Media, PA
2017 “Teeming” & “Stilo” Art by the Bay Gallery – Havre De Grace, MD
2016 “Seeds, Steeds and Beautiful Weeds” Ladew Topiary Gardens – Monkton, MD
2015 “Over Time, Under Light: Garden Photography on Walnut Hill”, Cylburn Arboretum, MD with Photography works of Roger Foley