Albert Paley

American, born 1944

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Born in Philadelphia, Albert Paley received both his BFA and MFA from Tyler School of Art, where he studied with Stanley Lechtzin. During his graduate studies there Paley began researching the manipulation of iron for his artwork. Initially applying it to his jewelry, Paley now works in ferrous metals primarily for outdoor sculpture, architectural elements, and furniture.

Wrought and Crafted: Jewelry and Metalwork 1900–Present, 2009