In 1947, #CCarlJennings constructed his own studio and shop, the “El Diablo” forge, in Lafayette, CA. Jennings took on architectural commission work and concentrated on creative and sculptural forms, such as this lamp, which dates to the mid-1960s. #CaliforniaCraftsThis tweet was posted on January 31, 2020.
#CCarlJennings (1910–2003) forged modern, sculptural forms and decorative items using ancient metalworking techniques. A third-generation blacksmith, Jennings worked with John Foster on architectural ironwork for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. #CaliforniaCraftsThis tweet was posted on January 31, 2020.