Reed Peck-Kriss, Artist Blacksmith

Reed began blacksmithing in his backyard at the age of 12, and has been working as a professional blacksmith and art fabricator, working in both sculptural and architectural fields, since 2015. Reed’s work has been featured in homes, galleries, and exhibitions across the U.S, as well as internationally.

Reed enjoys bringing out the organic elements of metal in both functional and ornamental work, and seeks to give a sense of the life of the object in time, a moment captured in metal. He views his sculptural, architectural, and furniture scale work as one single unified practice, exploring aspects of form, line, connection, and space.

After years as a journeyman, Reed settled in Seattle to work as the studio manager at the Pratt Fine Arts Center for several years, before finally setting out to open his own private studio. He is available for commissioned work at all scales, with a particular emphasis on furniture and other work for the home.