Trees & Tides was on display at RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, OR from July 11 to August 4, 2015. This online exhibition of the body of work is only presented for reference.

Trees & Tides is an exhibition by two sibling metalsmiths.

Nile G. Fahmy and Michelle Fahmy collaborate on the design and creation of traditionally hammer raised vessels and forged metal objects.

In Trees & Tides, Nile & Michelle will be exploring the geography of the borders between different landscapes.

The forest meets the ocean, shadow plays with light, and the growth of new things is partnered with weathered shapes exposed to the elements.

Metalwork reflecting the nature of Trees and the Forest Floor is pictured below.

Tree Stump Vase

7" tall x 4.5" wide

Raised copper vessel with 23K gold.

Tree Burl Vase

6.25" tall x 7" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, with 23K gold.

Oak & Acorn Orb

5.25" long x 4.75" wide

Raised copper vessel, forged oak leaves, raised/hollow formed acorn, and 23K gold.

Oak & Acorn Orb

5.25" long x 4.75" wide

Raised copper vessel, forged oak leaves, raised/hollow formed acorn, and 23K gold.

Oak & Acorn Orb

5.25" long x 4.75" wide

Raised copper vessel, forged oak leaves, raised/hollow formed acorn, and 23K gold.

Old Growth Orb

3" x 3"

Raised, pierced copper vessel, hammer formed, with 23K gold.

Copper Orb

3" x 3"

Raised copper vessel with 23K gold.

Feather on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Feather on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Aspen on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Oak on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Wildflower on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Wildflower on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Rose on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Calla Lily on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Calla Lily on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with Palladium

Dragonfly on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Ginkgo on Forest Form

3" x 3"

Forged element on copper forest form with 23K gold.

Metalwork reflecting the nature of Tides and Coastal forms is pictured below.

Tidal Pool Reflector I

4" tall x 8.5" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Tidal Pool Reflector I

4" tall x 8.5" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Tidal Pool Reflector I

4" tall x 8.5" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Tidal Pool Reflector II

4.5" tall x 9" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Tidal Pool Reflector II

4.5" tall x 9" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Tidal Pool Reflector II

4.5" tall x 9" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Little Ocean Orb

6" long x 5.25" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Little Ocean Orb

6" long x 5.25" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Little Ocean Orb

6" long x 5.25" wide

Raised copper vessel, hammer chased, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Tidal Creature Orb I

3.25" tall x 3.25" wide

Raised pewter vessel, hammer formed, with 23K gold.

Tidal Creature Orb I

3.25" tall x 3.25" wide

Raised pewter vessel, hammer formed, with 23K gold.

Tidal Creature Orb II

3.5" tall x 3.5" wide

Raised pewter vessel, hammer formed, with 23K gold.

Tidal Creature Orb II

3.5" tall x 3.5" wide

Raised pewter vessel, hammer formed, with 23K gold.

Pewter Tidal Form I

3.5" long x 3" wide

Hammer formed pewter tidal form with 23K gold.

Pewter Tidal Form II

3.5" long x 3" wide

Hammer formed pewter tidal form with 23K gold.

Pewter Tidal Form III

3.5" long x 3" wide

Hammer formed pewter tidal form with 23K gold.

Pewter Tidal Form IV

3.5" long x 3" wide

Hammer formed pewter tidal form with 23K gold.

Pewter Tidal Form V

3.5" long x 3" wide

Hammer formed pewter tidal form with 23K gold.

Patina Tidal Form I

3.5" long x 3" wide

Copper tidal form, hammer formed, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Patina Tidal Form II

3.5" long x 3" wide

Copper tidal form, hammer formed, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Patina Tidal Form III

3.5" long x 3" wide

Copper tidal form, hammer formed, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Patina Tidal Form IV

3.5" long x 3" wide

Copper tidal form, hammer formed, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Patina Tidal Form V

3.5" long x 3" wide

Copper tidal form, hammer formed, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Patina Tidal Form VI

3.5" long x 3" wide

Copper tidal form, hammer formed, torch-fired patina, with 23K gold.

Through the use of copper & bronze, silver & gold, you will see metal emulating churning waters, ancient trees, and stolen glimpses of the natural world.

The diversity of the form & movement presented in this metal collection throws into sharp relief the knowledge that every object is brought to life by the simple hammer blow.