About
Process
About
Brad Nichols is a Professor of Art/Metalsmithing at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He received his Masters of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art and his Bachelors of Science from University of Wisconsin –La Crosse. Nichols has exhibited his work nationally including venues such as the National Ornamental Museum, the Cranb
Brad Nichols is a Professor of Art/Metalsmithing at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He received his Masters of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art and his Bachelors of Science from University of Wisconsin –La Crosse. Nichols has exhibited his work nationally including venues such as the National Ornamental Museum, the Cranbrook Art Museum, and the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art of the Midland Center for the Arts. He has demonstrated and lectured on a variety of topics nationally and his work has been published in books, journals, and magazines such as Ironwork Today 4: Inside and Out, The Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist,The Anvils Ring and TheHammers Blow.
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Process
About
Brad Nichols is an artist working primarily with metal. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals can be forged, fabricated, and cast, which allow him to opportunities to experiment with form, function, and scale.
Process
Process
Process
Brad Nichols explores the boundaries of his craft in order to forge new techniques and processes. These discoveries then become part of the contemporary dialogue with tradition. The promotion of these new approaches asks tradition to embrace innovations. In time, these novel approaches become part of the larger body of traditions and
Brad Nichols explores the boundaries of his craft in order to forge new techniques and processes. These discoveries then become part of the contemporary dialogue with tradition. The promotion of these new approaches asks tradition to embrace innovations. In time, these novel approaches become part of the larger body of traditions and the craft evolves instead of remaining static. He uses a combination of traditional and contemporary metalworking techniques to create one-of-a-kind sculpture, furniture, architectural ironwork, and jewelry.