The Knight
Maker Faire Bay Area 2024
October 18th-20th
The Knight (unofficially the world’s largest chess knight) pays homage to some of humankind’s superpowers, the majesty of the horse, strategy, fire, iron, stone, bronze, and hydraulic power! This piece is for chess lovers, horse lovers, and lovers of the pinnacle of the metalcraft of the industrial era. Did you know that curved, riveted iron was born in America's shipyards?
The piece was designed by Joe Mross (https://archivedesigns.com/) and Matt Burney (https://www.sometalfab.com/) and constructed in Matt’s workshop from 2022-2023 by Matt Burney, Todd Gardner, Joe Mross, and Barbara Counsil Burney. Joe handmade the molds for the portholes and they were cast by Reinmuth Foundry in Eugene, Oregon. One stone on the bench has an inlaid bronze placard with the artists’ names.
Matt Burney and Joe Mross
As designer, artist, and craftsman, Joe Mross' work has had a deep connection to both the physical manipulation of materials within their properties and character. While a majority of Matt Burney’s work is engineering, fabricating, and installing metal public art pieces for other artists, his true passion lies in creative expression.
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Now in its 4th year, the annual exhibition showcases captivating temporary sculptures and artworks that are freely accessible to the public on the historic grounds of Mare Island.
