Titanic Exhibition feedback.

Some feedback from out Exhibition at the Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Viewed by thousands, we will be looking at all feedback to see how we can continue improving our exhibition skills. A big thank you to Michael Calan and Gerard Loughran who gave up so much of their time to organise this hugely successful event.

Matt 36, Northern Ireland - ''This is an amazing show of art works. It's unbelievable how they

were able to take simple metal and make it into

something so much more. We never really hear about 'Blacksmiths' anymore

unless you are into horses but after seeing this I can see just how talented

they really are".

Erica 40+, Newport - "what a great way to finish off such an amazing

exhibition. Looking at these pieces you can really imagine what the men

that worked in the ship yards of the 1900's had to do. They must have been

master craftsmen!! As these folk obviously are. I think that my favourite

is Endeavour as it captures the whole tragic story of Titanic using such a

tough, robust material but yet it keeps it soft and reflects the tragedy of

the story."

Keith 40+, Belfast - "I wish there was more information on how they managed

to turn hunks of metal into such amazing pieces. I would definitely be

interested in learning a little more about the craft of blacksmithing."

Katherine, Titanic Belfast - "It was wonderful to have the IBAB here in this

new iconic building exhibiting their works. It truly felt as if the whole

essence of the exhibition captured the underlying tone of what this new

structure is trying to achieve. The exhibition as a whole not only

showcased the talents of Irelands Blacksmiths, but it demonstrated that with

a little love, care and attention, even a simple piece of metal can become

so much more!"

Katherine Gardineer - Titanic Quarter Events Coordinator - I just wanted to let you both know about the publicity that we will be putting together for the exhibition. As I mentioned on Sunday I never doubted that the items you would provide me, would be fantastic but in all honesty the whole exhibition has blown me away. You are an amazing talented group of artists and I will do all I can to push the exhibition and your organisation to my fullest ability.

Titanic Influence watch (Beautifully crafted) By Romain Jerome

Quite possibly the most beautiful watch I have ever seen. I guess I can always dream.... $12,480.00 

I personally feel that is is wrong to disturb such wrecks like the Titanic and feel that is disrespectful to rise artefacts to the surface. Having a beautiful crafted watch like the one below holds a morbid past. What are your thoughts? 

To mark the centenary of the Titanic, Romain Jerome pays tribute to the legendary & tragic giant of the sea - Titanic - which also inspired the first collection of Titanic DNA, by creating two special limited editions: 100th Anniversary Auto Steampunk and Steampunk Chrono 100th Anniversary.

Housed in a 50mm diameter case and featuring massive raw finishes, these two models of the Steampunk Titanic DNA collection embody the sovereign of the ship.

They display an oxidised steel bezel which is then stabilized, resulting from the merger of the material of the legendary wreck lying 3,840 metres deep, with that provided by Harland & Wolff shipyards where the Titanic was built. 

For this anniversary edition, the propellers, appearing on the dial of Steampunk at 6 o'clock recall the blades of the ship.

A single medallion, commemorating the launch date of this legendary titan of the seas, adorns the case of these timepieces limited to 100 pieces each. 

Mechanical movement with automatic winding - Caliber RJ001-CS (chronograph version) & Caliber RJ001-AS (automatic version)

Solid caseback engraved ''100th anniversary''
Propellor blade mobile of oxidised steel and then stabilizzed at 6o'clock, which recalls those of the vessel 
Rubber black strap
Water resistant to 30 metres / 100 feet

Last chance...

To see the IABA Exhibition at Titanic Belfast as take down is on Monday! 

Vessels

This was the final piece of my 2nd year work. During the last few days I have drawn up a number of designs  to continue this vessel idea. I will make a few more of them in the new year when I am more financially stable. In the mean time, I am giving my neglected sketchbook some love and attention! I am still keeping the whole nautical theme, the idea of rust / rivet holes / holes / slumped glass and rivets.

Serious forge blues!

So... I haven't picked up a hammer since I graduated as I had to take time out. I have now told myself that my forge will be up and running this time next week. I am in a creative mood to make my vessels again! During the time off, I have been busy busy with my sketchbook with new and exciting ideas! So watch this space.