Peter Abrams
Encyclopedia
Peter Abrams is a recycled artist specializing in elevator cable reclamation for "Firebowls".
He was born December 19, 1961 in New York City
. He currently works in Trenton, New Jersey
at his workshop on 220 Allen Street where he creates functional artwork
, furnishings, and figures from wire rope
. He is founder and proprietor of the Trenton Atelier - a grass-roots, volunteer community artists organization.
Current projects include Firebowls, Be Home Now, Firedirt, and other functional recycled art and products.
He was born December 19, 1961 in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. He currently works in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton is the capital of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Trenton had a population of 84,913...
at his workshop on 220 Allen Street where he creates functional artwork
Work of art
A work of art, artwork, art piece, or art object is an aesthetic item or artistic creation.The term "a work of art" can apply to:*an example of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture*a fine work of architecture or landscape design...
, furnishings, and figures from wire rope
Wire rope
thumb|Steel wire rope Wire rope is a type of rope which consists of several strands of metal wire laid into a helix. Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes....
. He is founder and proprietor of the Trenton Atelier - a grass-roots, volunteer community artists organization.
Current projects include Firebowls, Be Home Now, Firedirt, and other functional recycled art and products.