Stephen & Muriel Chilingirian
Stephen and Muriel have an unyielding passion to create exquisite Art, and that is precisely what they do. With Muriel's background in Multimedia Art, Design and Stained-glass and Stephen's extensive education in Astrophysics & Engineering and as a highly-skilled, self-taught and talented Blacksmith; together they are a powerhouse of creativity and ingenuity.
From hyper-realistic botanicals and vine-draped nature-scapes, centerpieces and candelabras, to nature-inspired outdoor installations, bark-textured “branch” railings and elegant hand-forged iron gates; their attention to detail is a virtue they have transformed into a highly-refined skill.
Their desire to offer exceptionally-fine craftsmanship has not gone unnoticed and several of their pieces have found loving homes around the world. Their art has been featured in a multitude of publications and received high honors and awards in various juried shows and exhibitions.
“We are aware of the precious Time and Energy that must be sacrificed to make fine Art…that is why we embrace every project as an opportunity to create an Heirloom.”
honors & awards
2017 Awesome Foundation, Asheville NC Grant Finalist
2016 Times-News "The Art of Marriage" by Steve Wong, Featured Artists
2014-2015 Arts Council of Henderson County Regional Artist Project Grant Recipient
2010 Echo Gallery At Biltmore Park, American Craft in WNC Guest Artist
2010 Arts Council of Henderson County Regional Artist Project Grant Panel Member
2010 The Bascom & American Craft Today International Juried Competition
"Keeper of the Three Secrets"Honorable Mention
2010 Carolina Home & Garden Magazine "HandMade: Art by Numbers"
by JoanneO'Sullivan, Portrait by Brent Fleury, Photography by Rimas Zailskas
Featured Artist
2010 Salisbury Sculpture Show"Fibonacci's Hidden Gold" Juried Entry
2009 National Sculpture Competition, City of North Charleston, SC
"Orion’s Pyramid" Juried Sculpture Exhibit
2008-2009 Arts Council of Henderson County Regional Artist Project Grant Recipient
2008 North Carolina Arboretum, Kaleidoscope Contemporary Landscape
"Fibonacci’s Hidden Gold" Juried Sculpture Exhibit
2008 11th Biennial Western North Carolina Juried Art Exhibit, Tryon Fine Arts Center
"Orion's Pyramid" Juried Entry
2008 36th Annual Fine Arts Showcase, Transylvania Community Arts Council
Juried Entry
2008 Sapphire Valley Masters Association Art & Craft Show Juried Entry
2007 Annual Grifton Art Show, NC Honorable Mention
2007 Sarah’s Art Café, Ayden, NC Public Art Exhibition
2006 North Carolina Art Festival, Ayden NC, 3-D Art Category Third Place Award
2006 Annual Grifton Art Show, NC, 3-D Art Category First Place
Photography First Place
2005 The East Carolina University, Commission Pirate Chopper, Ray Price Harley
Davidson Biker Build Off in Extreme Custom Class First Place and Best of Show
We are able to assist in various specialized areas such as:
American Heritage Iron Work - Antique Wrought Iron Reproduction - Antique Wrought Iron Restoration Ornamental Railings and Gates - Fine Art - Functional Art - Custom Ornamental Signs & Brackets Fireplace Screens - Fireplace Tools & Accessories - Doors, Hinges & Latches - Lamps & Chandeliers Candelabras & Candle Holders - Residential & Corporate Sculptures - Furniture & Framework
Kitchen & Bath Accessories - Welding & Fabrication - Prototype Creation
And More!