Embossed Copper Series
After the difficult year of 2020, we yearned to make some smaller colorful copper artworks that embraced our love of nature and could also be easily displayed in someone’s home. This new series of work utilizes the fine metalworking skills of embossing/chasing and repousse.
The terms embossing/chasing and repousse refer to the shaping and hammering of metal. Embossing and chasing is the process by which we hammer the front-side of the metal to create unique textures and patterns. Repousse is when we flip the piece over and push the metal outwards, creating a relief. All of these pieces were made using hammers and other small (3-5 mm) tools to develop an image. After the metal is shaped, we add chemical and dye patinas for vibrant color.
