Henry Cort Millennium Exhibition
Artist - Edward Fokin
Edward Fokin obtained a first class
degree in calligraphy, graphic design, painting sculpture, metal
design and decorative art from St Petersburg State Art Academy
and has also specialist knowledge in the restoration of metals.
He has worked as a professional metal worker and lectures at the
Academy.
Edward has exhibited widely throughout Europe and is a member of the Union of Blacksmiths, Russia.
For the Henry Cort Exhibition, Edward has designed and made the sculptures at the east and west entrances. Edward calls these "The Smith Tree of Life". They link two ideas: the ancient profession of the blacksmith with the tree, regarded by many people as a symbol of life and fertility. The stained glass in the crown of the tree is another reference to an ancient craft. A fence encircles these with panels illustrating people and items from Fareham market.
Company Address:
St Petersburg State Art Academy
Department of Metalwork
Soliynoy
Perevlock 13
St Petersburg 191028
Russia
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