The ability to treat red-hot metal as a fluid medium to be shaped and formed like pliable plastic continues to fascinate and challenge Roy. From the first time he experimented with steel tubing more than 30 years ago, the trained silversmith has brought an excitement, color and drama to holloware that previously had been associated with glass and ceramics. All of the work is free-formed, without the use of molds or dies.
A reactive metal like copper that can be heat oxidized into a rainbow of colors or changed with acid and salt gives him an unlimited palette to create rich patinas and draw on his background in painting. He is continuously working with new patinas for finishes.
Copper oxide gold leaf
Clip bowl
Wall bowl
Wall bowls
Horizontal bowl
