The History of Artifice

In the beginning a notion was developed to fuse the natural elements of metal and stone together to form a unique line of handcrafted products.

This idea was further investigated and developed initially on a farm in Jarvis, Ont. With minimal tools and material the vision began to produce some extraordinary pieces.

Furniture was crafted from scrap metal laying about the farm and stone was incorporated from nearby quarries. This was the time when the fundamentals of working with steel and stone were learned.

Most of the pieces that were crafted were for personal use and not necessarily for sale. However very quickly people began to express interest in the unique work being produced on the farm. While on the farm Artifice was born and the creative process had to become more refined and consistent.

The next move was to a small studio in Etobicoke and amid the hustle of this urban setting Artifice evolved again. New techniques and material were incorporated into the design aspect reflecting the industrial influences of the surroundings.

The next move would be full circle back to the country to Beamsville, Ont. This present location is nestled on the edge of the Niagara escarpment providing the craftsman at Artifice with unlimited inspiration and space.