Sad news

Dr. Robert Dane Shaw, 74, died on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, following a brief illness. He brought so much joy, knowledge and creativity to the SilverWorks community. He will be missed.

Photograph of a smiling man holding a bronze plaque with a man's profile.

Louis 2018

Photograph of a young artisan holding up a metal cylinder in a workshop.
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A close-up photograph of a person using a blowtorch to solder a metal cage.
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A hand holds a metal mesh cage over a wooden workbench with metal parts.
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Finished caged teapot
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Photo of two people watching a black metal forge on a tiled table outdoors.
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A person's face peers through the glowing, fiery opening of a black metal forge.
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A complex, radial mechanical device of interlocking brass and silver bars against a black background.
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A complex, radial mechanical device of interlocking brass and silver bars against a black background.
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A silver spoon with an ornate, caged handle on a white surface.

Continuing as a guest resident (Exnihilo Artist residency at SilverWorks), Louis continued to expand the boundaries of smithing exploring more techniques and creating more concept works like “Dilate.”