WSIU InFocus
L. Brent Kington
Special | 28m 59s
A tribute to one of the most influential metalsmith artists of the past century.
In this special episode, we examine the artistic legacy of the late L. Brent Kington, the father of modern-day blacksmithing and a renowned metalsmith whose life and work propelled him to national prominence. Kington created all of his major works while living in southern Illinois and founded the only graduate program in blacksmithing in the country at SIU Carbondale in 1961.
WSIU InFocus is a local public television program presented by WSIU
WSIU InFocus
L. Brent Kington
Special | 28m 59s
In this special episode, we examine the artistic legacy of the late L. Brent Kington, the father of modern-day blacksmithing and a renowned metalsmith whose life and work propelled him to national prominence. Kington created all of his major works while living in southern Illinois and founded the only graduate program in blacksmithing in the country at SIU Carbondale in 1961.
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