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Man has been working iron for 4000 years. Smithing technique first gave us tools and
weapons.
Gallics were also wearing iron jewelery (Could the iron metalworks of a house become its ornament ?)
"Beauty escapes short-lived fashions" Robert
Doisneau.
During middle ages, wrought-iron workers created wonderful art metalworks.
Have a look at Notre Dame de Paris and its straps hinges with the beautiful foliated scrolls and helix that enabled the setting up of wooden panels of an inconceivable width at that time.
Then comes the outstanding period of the " Renaissance", where we can meet again helix in the weaving (worked for 6000 years) : lace was born
That is why a lovely wrought-iron work will be sensual, erotic and transparent.
Today lack of technique, ethics and creativity gives way to industrial and commercial metalwork.
"But respectful of that technique in our workshop, our creations and works are solely custom-made. We make arrangements with our customers but we never compromise ourselves and we hold to Dali saying :
"Only technique goes beyond time".
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