Welcome to Metchosin Village Sign - North

A forged and fabricated steel sign created to represent a stylized Gary Oak tree.
About the artist
Jake James

Dates

London, England, 1976

Biography

Jake James is an award-winning Blacksmith. He creates functional and sculptural work in forged metals. Jake operates his forge from Vancouver Islands inspirational west coast.

Resume

Jake James Artist Blacksmith produces architectural forge work, public art projects, private sculptural commissions and subcontracts heavy forging projects for other blacksmiths.

We routinely collaborate with custom home builders, timber framers, architects, interior and landscape designers to create uniquely forged metal projects for a wide range of applications, from door hardware to gates and railings and custom architectural features.

Website

http://www.jakejames.ca/

Details
Artwork type
Gateway
Medium
Forged and Fabricated steel, natural oxide patina.
Dimensions
2.43m x 1.6m
Site
Beside Community House; 4433 Happy Valley Rd
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Community
Metchosin
Date unveiled
2011
Location
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