| He’s an exciting
addition to the diverse list of Las Animas County artisans. Barry Petri brings
with him 35 years of experience as a professional metal sculptor and fine
jeweler. Owner of an integrated foundry, metal fabrication and studio
facilities, Barry holds a national record of achievement in architectural
sculpture, iron, and bronze work.
Working closely with clients and the site specifics, Barry
infuses his inspiration from nature with both traditional and contemporary
designs to create his metalwork. Often combining mediums, he produces
one-of-a-kind pieces of functional art. It may be a stairway or an entryway, but
each project is truly a signed work of art!
His background includes restoration of heroic bronzes for the City of
Colorado Springs, the El Pomar Foundation, the Dept. of the Army, and the City
of Costa Mesa, California. It seemed a natural progression to add bronze
conservation to the list of his many talents, and he offers this rare service to
private collectors and municipalities. His education and research of the arts
has led him to become a master of three-dimensional art, specializing in metal
casting and fabrication. His gold and silver jewelry, which can be seen in
galleries both locally and nationally, is a culmination of years of developing
his Southwestern and contemporary designs. His originality in incorporating
early American influences into his work is a strong signature of his unique
style, and cherished by many collectors. “I love working with stones, and have
been a long-time collector of rugs and weaving from around the world, which has
influenced me greatly in my geometric designs. We do most of our own lapidary,
which allows me to select unique pieces of stone for unusual custom work.”
| Currently teaching, sculpting, making jewelry, and
undertaking commission work, he looks forward to serving more of our local
needs. His wife and partner, Joel, says, “I've never seen him turn down a
challenge, be it large or small.” She’s an integral part of the business
details, design, and jewelry, adding, “It's a rare and romantic thing, to be
able to work so well, and so closely, with your partner.” |
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| Over the years, Barry has often collaborated with
other artists and associates to accomplish a project, and finds it exciting to
have the additional perspective and skills. His excellence in modern techniques
and attention to detail assures his collector will receive the highest quality
workmanship available today. Feel free to contact him for an estimate or a
request for information and he'll send you his portfolio on CD disk, or purchase
his jewelry pieces locally at Curiosities in downtown Trinidad.
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