The pieces in my Obsolescence series are based on antique lard lamps and oil burners.  I recreate these objects using traditional metalsmithing processes and techniques, coupled with sleek, industrial finishes.  The resulting objects are a hybrid of methods and materials that reference both contemporary and traditional craft processes and ideals. Each piece is a formal study of the vernacular of function and utility, and each one is similarly subverted and repositioned within a fine art context.