Apr
28
2010
Inspired by wrought iron
Portland’s wrought iron fire escapes and trellises have inspired me for sometime. There’s something about the simplicity of form and line, the timeless functionality, and the small design details that attract my graphic eye. Maybe it’s the weight and thickness of the metal? Maybe it’s the ornate flourishes? Maybe it’s the rugged, handmade craft that speaks to me. Or, perhaps it’s the shadows and plays with the light that gets me out for a walk with my archaic digi-cam.
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