[Photo by Peter Frank Edwards for Charleston Magazine] The recent passing of master blacksmith Philip Simmons has received good coverage in Charleston and I don't want the month to end without sharing some of the interesting links. If you are not familiar with his work, you might enjoy exploring these:
Charleston Magazine's tribute by Stephanie Hunt
Philip Simmons Foundation
Remembering a Master on the Drayton Hall blog
The Post and Courier coverage
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8 comments:
Mr. Simmons was also an inspiration for and founder of the wonderful American College of the Building Arts where his skills and artistry are honored and passed on.
Wow!!! I'm always sadddened when master craftsman pass on, wondering if there's someone around to keep the traditions of crafted quality burning.
Terry,
Thanks so much for adding the link.
I looked at these sites...really great!
L
Thank you so much for sharing! It is sad when a master of a trade passes on.
A master craftsman, I love custom iron works.
What a true talent. Thanks for sharing these, Courtney.
He was a community treasure...thank goodness we have all of her beautiful work to remember him by.
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