Jenny Pickford is a contemporary artist blacksmith designing and making unique sculptures, water features and architectural ironwork from her forge in rural Herefordshire. Her fusion of traditional crafts with newer technologies has continually evolved since her fine art studies in Belfast.

A single blacksmithing workshop inspired her to undertake a further three years studying blacksmithing at Hereford College, graduating in 2002. Similarly, her passion for blown glass has evolved from a short course in Stourbridge, and this fusion of materials and techniques constantly inspires and challenges her, both artistically and technically.

Jenny's vision and energy is ceaseless. She applies her determination and strength to the mate...