Dea Shea

Proprietor, Owner and Operator of Ironmaiden Studio and Gallery. Dea attended Emily Griffith Opportunity School, Denver, Colorado for Welding and Metal Working. She received AWS (American Welding Society) certifications in MIG, TIG and ARC welding. She has been a member of ASLD since 2003 and an instructor since 2012. Although she has attended numerous classes in ceramics, painting, drawing and sculpture, she considers herself to be a self-taught artist. Her works were in a featured segment for PBS KRMA-TV, Channel 6, Denver, CO, "Lifewise" show. Dea has exhibited in many shows at ASLD, and many local galleries including Space Gallery, Niza Knoll Gallery and the "Women of Steel" show at the Boulder Arts and Crafts Co-Op. Teaching Philosophy I believe in hands-on immersion with a heavy emphasis on both shop safety and creativity. Artist Statement Twenty-two (22) years ago I set out on a journey to find my life's passion. After taking a metal arts workshop, the sparks began to fly. I love working with metal. The rawness and strength of this medium excites me. It induces respect and fills me with awe. While the rigidity challenges me to push beyond my comfort zone, the flexibility amazes me. The diversity of the different metals, patinas and finishes is an on-going learning experience. I use my works to express to the world who I am. If you want to know me, look at my art: I am subtly hidden with each piece. http://www.ironmaidenofdenver.com/