Tom Ferrero Studio
| Tom Ferrero is a metal artist, fine art painter and teacher. He is also a recipient of a United States FULBRIGHT grant and is a two time, 1st Place, NICHE AWARD winner as well as a 1st place winner in the International SAUL BELL DESIGN competition. He held the rank of Assistant Professor of Jewelry for 6 years at NSCAD University in Halifax, Canada and is into his second decade as the Department Head of Metalsmithing at Camp Laurel in central Maine. He is currently a part time Art Instructor at Maranacook Community High School where he teaches a variety of classes including Drawing, Painting, Jewelry Design and Blacksmithing and has been an occasional Lecturer at the University of Maine - Augusta, where he taught 3D Design. |
The Herd of Turtles Podcast: The Artist’s Journey: Education, Experiences and the Process – Tom Ferrero
About a week ago I had the honor to be interviewed by Brent Krizo for the “The Herd of Turtles” podcast. Brent is a gifted interviewer and I feel fortunate to have been asked to be on his show. We talk about my artwork, my background and our mutual appreciation for Maine. I hope you’ll have a listen. I’ve included the full episode below but I'd encourage you to check out all of Brent's interviews at theherdofturtles.com. www.theherdofturtles.com/episode23 |
Ornament Magazine Interview
Read Carl Little's interview, "Tom Ferrero, Multimedia Artist." page 46-51 |
Ferrero receives MASTER CRAFT ARTIST AWARD and lifetime membership from the Maine Craft Association
Award Criteria: This award is granted for a body of work and career of service in the Arts. Nominees’ work is judged through images of the body of work (and/or hands-on examination of individual pieces),documentation of the artists’ career through resumes, portfolios, publications, etc. In reviewing the work of artists nominated for Master Crafts Artist awards, the jury is guided by these benchmarks: excellence in craftsmanship, inspired design, a singular voice or style, and a career of service to the field. Excellence in craftsmanship is demonstrated by work that shows the highest standards of quality, a mastery of the medium far beyond basic and intermediate proficiency skills: attention to detail, and use of highest quality materials that further enhance overall design. Entire works are executed without technical flaw and meet their intended purpose, functioning impeccably.The appropriateness of technique and process are successfully united in pieces that show excellence of craftsmanship. Inspired design is demonstrated by work whose design shows resolution: excellent composition, employing tension and space to enhance overall design. Choice of materials and methods show innovation and mastery. Inspired design also surprises or intrigues the viewer. Singular voice or style is an innate part of the master craftsperson’s expression. A conceptual richness evidenced in the work shows the nature, complexion and execution that mark the individual’s work as distinctive. It sets the work apart, not only qualitatively, but also in achieving an individual identity, readily recognizable as belonging to that maker. |
Ferrero's work highlighted in Art Maine magazine: 2019 Annual Guide
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Jem Sollinger, Camp Laurel Director, Readfield ME & Westport CT
"Tom Ferrero has it all... artistic and creative flair, exceptional customer service skills and the ability to understand and execute what the client wants. The pieces he has designed for me have exceeded my expectations, not too mention drawn compliments from friends and strangers alike. Last month, a woman stopped me on Madison Avenue in NYC and asked if the bracelet I was wearing was a "David Yurman". I responded..No, it's a "Tom Ferrero."
Biography
Tom Ferrero was raised in Windsor, Connecticut and first discovered his love for metal working as a high school student. He continued on to college and became a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. There he majored in Metal sculpture and jewelry design, studying under Professors Leonard Urso, Mark Stanitz, & Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez, and received his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in May 2002.He has worked for such artists and companies as the Barbara Heinrich Studio a ...more
