Born and raised in the quaint town of Kimberley, Métis artist Tom began welding in 2002. He enjoys exploring the boundaries of metal - favourite materials are stainless steel, titanium, steel and copper - and how to manipulate it. From iridescent seams to incorporating earthly elements like crystals and glass to further evoke emotions, he always pushes the possibilities.
Each seam of his impressive stainless steel and glass piece Wisdom glimmers with iridescence, the trunk sitting on reflective globes; the globes reveal memories in the reflection of ourselves. The interactive glass seed represents his young boy, inheriting his wisdom.