Apple Gate

Apple Gate is a functional piece designed for the entry into a small garden. I sculpted the piece to reflect my passion for high relief technique. The piece is best conceptualized by walking around it; the changing shadows and angles contribute to the overall design.

I was inspired by a desire to combine and blend traditional elements found in wrought iron gates with organic shapes. I constructed the outer frame of the gate using classical shapes and joinery techniques, where tenons, collars, and rivets structurally hold the elements in place. I created the organic and whimsical movement of the apples, branches, and leaves using a combination of forging and modern fabrication techniques. The innermost arch creates a deep shadow box effect over the shapes, while providing a design transition from the outer frame’s repeating arches.

64" X 32" X 4"

$20,000