Iron Sharpens Iron · Plaster Relief · Mixed Media · 34 × 20 in
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Iron Sharpens Iron
Proverbs 27:17
"Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another."
- Medium
- Plaster Relief · Mixed Media
- Dimensions
- 34 × 20 in
- Year
- —
- Original
- $1,400
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The Story
A sculptural portrait of the forge.
Inspired by Proverbs 27:17, this powerful work transforms the enduring symbol of the blacksmith’s anvil into a study of strength, refinement, and spiritual growth.
Rendered at true-to-life scale, the anvil is meticulously sculpted in plaster relief and finished to resemble authentically forged metal. Its weathered surface, substantial form, and industrial character evoke the heat and force of the blacksmith’s forge, where raw metal is shaped through pressure, persistence, and repeated striking.
The inscription "PR 27:17" is stamped into the surface like a mark left by the forge — a permanent reminder that meaningful growth often comes through relationships that challenge, strengthen, and refine us.
Iron Sharpens Iron is both a sculptural portrait of craftsmanship and a visual meditation on the biblical truth that we are shaped into something stronger through one another.
