Craig Blaha

Craig Blaha is an artist living in Austin, Texas and has been sculpting in metal, wood, and stone for over twenty years. Craig learned to weld and the art of lost wax bronze casting while working in foundries in Claremont and Pasadena California, and as an apprentice at the Johnson Atelier Bronze Art Foundry in New Jersey.

Sound, motion, and recycled materials play important roles in Craig’s steel sculpture. As he designs each piece he tries to encourage interaction either through direct physical contact, or through the sound and motion of the piece. He likes the idea that art should be interactive and accessible.

Whenever possible, Craig uses recycled materials from scrap yards in his work. One of his favorite activities is to wander through junk and scrap yards, looking for an interesting piece of steel or an old tool. Craig feels being open to the little details around you can open doors and allow for opportunities you didn’t know existed.