Lucien Ferrenbach

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist Lucien Ferrenbach has demonstrated for more than 40 years, a unique blend of artistic extremes with his work. He is as deft with the delicate detail of watercolors as he is adept with the strong form of wrought iron, copper, and steel.

A prolific painter and sculptor, Lucien's unique abilities earned him critics' praise in many national publications, a documentary of his work, a constant stream of commissions from government and religious authorities, international exhibitions, awards, and honors, as well as a place among the elite group of four eminent art blacksmiths, including Subes and the famous Parisian Art Deco sculptor Bron. Lulu, who is also a master shipwright, has sailed the world with his wife, Bibi. A native of Alsace, Lulu currently maintains his forge in Mathias, West Virginia.

Bibi Ferrenbach

I began my art studies at Les Beaux Art de Poitiers in France. After two years I moved to England and studied part-time over a period of five years at Child's Hill Art College. My main focus was weaving and carpet-making.

After finishing my formal studies, my next move took me to the Ionian island of Lefkas in Greece, famous for carpet making and fabric weaving. There, I apprenticed for five years. In 1979, I met my husband Lucien, better known as LuLu. He is a well known metal sculptor.

Since we lived on a boat, I could no longer work at a large loom. So I developed a different technique to practice my art. After cruising for many years in the Mediterranean, we crossed the Atlantic and settled in Gulfito, Costa Rica for a time. And then we sailed to an island in Panama, where we settled for several more years before coming to the States. And now, we live in West Virginia.

Harriet M. Segal

We love stained glass for its ability to carry and throw light, just as we love paintings for their ability to transport the viewer to a realm of color and texture.

The "Craft" of stained glass has long been characterized by its perfection of technique, cutting, soldering, and glass quality.

The "Art" of the glass is characterized by the process unveiled, by glazing, by the light transforming qualities of the glass itself.

The combination of Art and Glass leads to a visual experience that evolves with light throughout the day and night, evoking many different personalities from one piece.

"When you consider the price of Art, you must consider first how the piece makes you feel, and then you can truly place a value on it."