Conrad Hicks

I am an artist, blacksmith, and tool-maker based in Cape Town. I specialize in hand-forged metalwork, using only traditional blacksmithing jointing methods. I believe these methods are essential to the symbolic meaning of the finished form. I was born in Cape Town in 1966. I studied sculpture at th…

After studying at art school, I decided not to be a sculptor and I started working.
I realized I wanted to learn, improve and expand my skill vocabulary. I did fishing, boatbuilding, furniture, architectural, and art restoration work. Most importantly, I learned how to work with materials. I learned…

THE TOOL ROOM The Tool Room is my artisan kitchenware company specialising in hand-forged steel frying pans and roasting trays. Each pan is handmade and hand-forged in Obs, Cape Town. They are treated with beeswax to create an almost non-stick layer and require no soap for cleaning. All of The Tool…