10/13/2026
Richard is our Head of Production. He is a sculptor and classically trained blacksmith who has been with us at J.M. Szymanski since 2023.
This summer, Richard spent six weeks in residence at the Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, working ten to twelve hours a day at the forge.
He returned with new techniques, fresh ideas, and an even deeper command of his craft. His skill and perspective as a master blacksmith have already begun to shape the work coming out of our Bronx studio.
Please visit the link in our profile to read this month’s Workshop Report, written by Richard, about his time at the Center for Metal Arts.