Over the last few years I have been lucky enough to document some of Jesse Ede's incredible artwork processes. He uses very primordial materials and techniques to create unique pieces which are rugged, yet refined. He has taken me to some very interesting industrial locations to photograph the different stages of the production process, culminating in his final works.
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Rock hunting at a local quarry.
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Open Casting molten Bronze.
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Polishing the machined metal surface.
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The final artwork in all its glory.
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