Sharkey Plender

press release:

"Over the last year my interest and my camera have been pointed toward blacksmiths. After a quick tour of a blacksmith shop during a local open house event, I was hooked. I fell in love with the metal, the sounds, the process and, specifically, the tools.

"I found myself spending hours photographing all the detailed beauty of the hammers, tongs, chisels and anvils. I love the way the tools have aged . . . the dimpled and dented textures from years of pounding, tapping and shaping metal. For me, these images offer a peek into the skill and craftsmanship that is the blacksmith trade. I hope they do for you as well." - Sharkey Plender

The Lowell Center is located on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at 610 Langdon St. and operated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Conference Centers. The lobby is set aside to showcase the creativity and talent of photographic artists throughout the Madison area and southern Wisconsin.

If you are interested in exhibiting at Lowell Center, or if you just want more information, contact Wayne Brabender, Volunteer Exhibit Space Coordinator, at 608-577-3300 or wayne.brabender@gmail.com.