Formed by Fire
September 19 – October 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6-8pm
Florida CraftArt presents Formed by Fire, an exhibition exploring the transformative possibilities of metal through both traditional casting techniques and contemporary fabrication. United by the elemental force of heat, artists reveal how material, process, and craftsmanship shape both form and meaning.
From molten metal poured into molds to fabricated structures assembled through cutting, welding, and forging, this exhibition highlights the dynamic relationship between precision and unpredictability that defines work in metal. Each artist engages with the material’s unique physical properties, embracing both its strength and its responsiveness to fire, pressure, and time. Formed by Fire celebrates the enduring versatility of the medium and the many ways artists continue to push its expressive and technical possibilities.
Image Artwork by Julie Chabrian
This exhibition is sponsored by Larry Weiner and Yvonne Grimm
Exhibiting Artists:
Emily Bailey, Jacksonville, FL; Leticia Bajuyo, Norman, OK; Leticia Bajuyo, Norman, OK; Emma Bland, Kansas City, MO;Page Burch, Hoover, AL; Julie Chabrian, Cocoa, FL;Jeremy Colbert, Lexington, KY;Erin Cunningham, Austin, TX; Brenden Deasy, Carbonale, IL; Gabrielle Dinger, Baton Rouge, LA; Will Douglas, St. Petersburg, FL; Kurt Dyrhaug, Beaumont, TX; Virginia Elliott, Irondale, AL; Leah Foushee Waller, Hillsborough, NC; Jenny Hager, Jacksonville Beach, FL; Gillian Harper, St. Petersburg, FL; Adrianna Hawkins, Birmingham, AL; Jill Herlands, Red Hook, NY; Stacey Holloway, Center Point, AL; Lonni Hopkins,Tampa, FL; Dominique Labauvie, Tampa, FL; Coral Lambert, Alfred, NY; Terrence Lavin, Meriden, CT; Melissa Lovingood, Brockway, PA; Cecelia Moseley, Birmingham, AL; Anat Pollock,Tampa, FL; Mary Ratcliff, St. Petersburg, FL; Loren Schwerd, New Orleans, LA; Ian Skinner, Irondale, AL; Kristen Tordella-Williams, Opelika, AL; Seph Trask, Orange Park, FL; Kevin Vanek, Greensboro, NC; Lance Vickery, Jacksonville Beach, FL; Ajene Williams, Birmingham, AL; Michael Williams, Thibodaux, LA
Questions? Contact gallery@floridacraftart.org or call 727-821-7391.
About Florida CraftArt: Florida CraftArt (FCA) is a member-supported, statewide 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg’s arts and culture district. Fine craft artwork by more than 200 Florida-based artists is presented in the 2,500-square-foot retail gallery and in the adjacent exhibition space, which features curated exhibitions and programming. FCA’s goal is to elevate fine craft as a recognized economic generator for Florida, nurture emerging artists, exhibit and promote fine craft artists, provide high-quality exhibitions, and broaden educational programming for the community.
