Steel & Stone was created in 2008 to provide a growing area with ornamental ironwork and natural stonework. In recent years, my preferred method of designing and creating with metal involve the use of aesthetics and function to play on one another. By incorporating methods of joining the metal with traditional techniques (such as mortise and tenon), you allow the viewer to appreciate and recognize the means at which the material is holding itself together without the use of modern electric welding.

Biography

My name is Daniel L. Rogers. I am a self-employed, full-time Artist-Blacksmith/Stonemason. My home and studio is located in Jefferson County, WV. The intense exposure of working in a blacksmiths environment has always felt common place to me. My fascination with metal started while working as a pipe-fitter apprentice at the age of 18. As my knowledge of the trade grew, so did my thoughts on the various uses of metal, particularly steel. I learned the methods of cutting and welding and soon began constructing a variety of steel objects from metal during my free time. It wasn’t until meeting a local blacksmith that my interest in artistic metal work would spike like a fever. My pursuits in blacksmithing range from designing and creating sculptures as well as architectural elements such as handrails, gates, lighting and fencing, to interior furnishings and fireplace accessories. My stonework involves the use of natural stone to construct walls, walkways, fireplaces, patios, etc.

My apprenticeship as an Artist-Blacksmith started while working under the watchful eye of Lee Badger at Anvil Works. I am an active member of the Artist-Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA) as well as an active member of the Berkeley Arts Council.

Other Creative Skills

Metalworking