Art Blacksmith & Farrier Jan Blažek Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
To master a craft there must be a deep desire both to learn from those who have come before you as well as to put your own fingerprints on the work. Every piece is final. Every piece matters, whether it's a small hook or a gate for the entrance of a castle, the hammer hits just as hard and the melody of one tap after the other is embodied in each piece.
My body of work varies extensively (see gallery page). Creating something new is exciting but there ia also a great deal of pleasure in bringing something damaged back to life. I not only make new pieces but I also do restoration work. As a farrier I take pride in working with horses. I ride them often, so I have a special respect for their needs and I make sure to shoe them properly and carefully.
My body of work varies extensively (see gallery page). Creating something new is exciting but there ia also a great deal of pleasure in bringing something damaged back to life. I not only make new pieces but I also do restoration work. As a farrier I take pride in working with horses. I ride them often, so I have a special respect for their needs and I make sure to shoe them properly and carefully.
Some of my work includes:
custom designed furniture
gates
horse shoes
home accessories
shop-business signs
staircase railings
flower boxes
candle holders
window grills
curtain rods
bookcases
hooks
door handles
door hardware
window hardware
fireplace doors
custom designed furniture
gates
horse shoes
home accessories
shop-business signs
staircase railings
flower boxes
candle holders
window grills
curtain rods
bookcases
hooks
door handles
door hardware
window hardware
fireplace doors