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 GERALD
TOBOLA... a self taught copper artist specializes in the “Repoussé and
Chasing” technique. Repoussé (French for "pushed up")
is a metalwork technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented
or shaped by hammering from the reverse side. The opposite technique
to repoussé is "chasing". These two techniques are
used in conjunction to create a work of art. Gerald creates unique
copper designs on lamp shades, wall hangings, luminaries, etc.
"The idea came to me when I made a mesquite lamp, but was unable
to find a shade I wanted. I knew all along it had to be copper. After
a few months of research and a few ruined copper pieces, I completed
my first shade in 2001."
Gerald also enjoys working with his favorite wood. Texas Mesquite... "I
particularly prefer to use fallen or dead wood. There is no need
to destroy a tree when there is an ample supply of fallen wood. Dead
mesquite wood has character that is unmatched by any other wood.
I expose the hidden art that Mother Nature created.
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