"Elevating Spaces: The Intersection of Function and Art in Metal Design"

In episode 12 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Steven Dailey, Hudson Valley metal artist and fabricator, as he shares his journey from an art background to becoming a skilled metal fabricator, discussing the beauty and functionality of metals like bronze, steel, and aluminum.

Tune in for insights into how metalwork adds both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal to remarkable homes.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:11] Metal as a design medium.

[00:04:05] Metalwork as an art form.

[00:11:19] Antique bed restoration project.

[00:12:05] Custom project process overview.

[00:17:31] Integrating custom blown glass.

[00:20:31] Definition of done in design.

[00:25:32] Interior designer's management role.

[00:28:32] Craftsmanship versus speed and convenience.

[00:31:07] True design as artistry.

QUOTES

• "True design isn't just decoration; it's construction and the artistry in the bones of the space." -English Black
• "If you don't appreciate the craftsmanship, find a different thing." -Steven Dailey
• "In a world that moves fast, artists like you bring us back to what's real, material process, and the human touch, because great design doesn't just fill space, it forges it." -English Black

SOCIAL MEDIA

Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/

Steven Dailey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevendaileystudio/?hl=en

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

Steven Dailey Studio: https://stevendaileystudio.com/