In a departure from our usual event-based posts, we want to highlight the ornamental ironwork of Andrew T. Crawford (no relation to past Garden Club of the Back Bay President Francine Crawford), in the event anyone in our reader group is in the market for a stunning piece of ornamental metal.

Crawford attended the Rhode Island School of Design where he studied sculpture. After graduating in 1993, he returned home to Atlanta and opened his workshop and studio, the Andrew T Crawford Ironworks. His goal was to create functional objects with an emphasis on blacksmithing. As Crawford built his business and his clientele, he continued to receive attention for his unique ornamental gates. This format has consistently been an identifiable trait throughout his career.

Along with dozens of private commissions, Crawford has created ironwork and sculpture for schools, businesses, and municipalities. Some of his most prominent works have been for the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the City of Washington D.C. His works are also among the collections of several American museums.

We were fortunate to meet Andrew last spring in Boston, covet his work, and wish to share some stunning photos of his garden oriented pieces, aptly named Sunflower Gates, Lizard Gates, and more. Further information can be found at www.ironking.com.