Artist, Blacksmith, Carver, Designer, Engineer, Farmer
David Lammers Artist Statement
David Lammers comes from a rural agrarian background combined with a mix of industrial and metallurgical experience. These experiences manifest in the work through a playful use of materials. Aspects of whimsy and wonder are key features in the work especially in placing objects in different contexts than expected and using visual tension to make dynamic work that is relevant for our time.
By drawing inspiration from both engineering and art training issues are frequently approached from a more holistic perspective and a broader idea is conveyed while still maintaining a high degree of craft in finishes and material selection. Sometimes the materials shape the ideas and other times materials are found to fit the idea.
Artist
Sculpting in metal using the lost wax and sand casting methods, as well as well as other additive and subtractive methods.
Some soft leather and canvas elements frequently are found in my work as well.
Awards: Best of Show Student Work Western Cast Iron Art Alliance conference 2022 held at the University of South Dakota.
Blacksmith
Moving metal using traditional tools/ techniques as well as modern tools when appropriate
Carver
Wood carving specializing in whittling and other hand carving techniques using power tools as need for specific projects
Awards:
Multiple 1st place awards in Whittling(knife only carving) from the Iowa State Fair.
*Multiple Best of Show Sioux County Open Class Fine Arts
Designer/Draftsman
converting thoughts into actionable items. Hand drafting both on napkins and more refined surfaces.
Engineering/ Material Science
Engineering primarily focused on Metallurgy, Material Science, and Welding.
Awards: American Society of Metals(ASM), Heat Treat Society(HTS) /Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award 2023
Volunteering: ASM International Metallography Society student board member 2023-2024
Farming
Agrarian background including row crop production, light equipment repair/maintenance, and equipment operation.
Awards: Iowa FFA Proficiency Award in Fiber/Oil Crop Production Entrepreneurship 2004
Volunteering: Iowa State University Extension North West Agriculture Research Farm board member for Sioux County, Iowa.