Lawrence Welker III

  has been creating sculptural and functional art for over forty years. Larry’s innovation, eye for design, and self-directed nature have led him not only to create his own line of art but also to establish a world-renowned art foundry. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Art, Larry co-founded Laran Bronze Foundry in 1984. Larry was inspired to create the foundry as a place to bring his own art to life and to have control over the process. Laran Bronze is now one of the world’s leading full-service art foundries and sculpture studios. Owning his own foundry has allowed Larry to be involved in every step of the creative process with his own art, from concept to reality. His natural and organic forms combine function with fine art and reflect his advanced metalwork and woodworking skills

Lawrence Welker IV

was  raised  in the creative and artistic atmosphere of his family’s fine art foundry located outside of Philadelphia, PA. His introduction to form, tools, and materials at a young age developed both his creativity and in-depth knowledge of sculptural and casting techniques. At Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, Lawrence further expanded his skills working in small-scale art using precious metals and stones to create wearable sculptural jewelry. In his current professional life, Lawrence maintains a personal studio within a full-service fine art facility; this provides him the opportunity to push the boundaries of design and materials and allows complete hands-on involvement from initial concept to completed piece. Inspired by natural landscapes and organic forms, Lawrence creates sculptures and furniture using bronze, stone, wood, and glass that combine elegance and function.