ARTIST: Paul Reimer

YEAR: 2008

PRODUCED BY: Reimer & Co Blacksmiths

MEDIA: Forged Iron

DIMENSIONS:  72″ x 72″ x 48″

LOCATION: The Cranbrook Public Library, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

PROJECT CONCEPT:  As well as serving as seating, this sculpture creates a sense of place and belonging and raises the visual awareness of the library in the community.

My journey to becoming an artist is the subject of two recently released short films:

“Reimer Reason” was selected as a finalist in the Dirtbag Film Festival in Kimberley, BC (April 2019).  This was put together by two very talented local film makers – Levi Froese and Jeremy Friesen – better known as Leroy and The Bean.

“Forging Ahead” tells the story of how, at the age of 15, I began my career as a blacksmith.  It was shot by Cranbrook’s local cable tv station.