About

My name is Christopher Gerber, and I am a maker. Born and raised in the Midwest (WI), and living in the PNW since 2010, I strive to merge my passion of exploring all types of wild-spaces, and reflecting on those adventures by working with materials, mainly metal.

Some friends like to say I'm always futz'n, while I usually say I'm tinkering around. At the end of the day, however, it really comes down to the fact that I love working with my hands, and I'm quite curious and playful by nature.

Recently relocated to Olympia, Washington, I am returning to a life at the intersection of wild saltwater tides, and to a point where the lush coastal Olympic Range and the rugged expanses of the Cascades meet.  In doing so, I'll once again be surrounded by the moody, untamed landscapes of the Pacific Northwest that first stole my heart all those years ago.  This renewed setting brings fresh perspective and energy to a practice tied to the curiosity and exploration of wild spaces, and only strengthens my desire to use my work to tell not just my story, but also that of the world around me.

Know that when you buy a piece of mine, the design of the piece, the crafting of materials, and even the packaging and shipping, is all done by yours truly.  On occasion, I work with local industry to help expedite some of the raw material preparation (I'll note this in product listings), but I do so infrequently, and with a certain thoughtfulness as to what that outsourcing those very first steps means.  Because my work is made made by my own two hands, each item will have its own character. Slight variations in finish, color, and texture may exist, and should be expected. Regular wear will impart an entirely new character to these pieces, and that's part of the process that I love - that the creation is only part of the story. It's up to you, the wearer, to write the next chapter!

Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you have them, you can use the "Contact" form to do so.

-Chris