Kevin Kirkwood is joined by Jeffry Loy, an Atlanta-based sculptor, public artist, and metalworker whose work explores the intersection of nature, fire, steel, and public space. Active in the Atlanta art scene for more than 30 years, Loy is known for creating hand-forged botanical sculptures, immersive installations, and large-scale public artworks that blend traditional blacksmithing with modern technology. A graduate of the Atlanta College of Art and SCAD Atlanta, Loy has exhibited work across the United States, including Georgia, Florida, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. Working from his longtime studio at The B-Complex artist cooperative in southwest Atlanta, his practice combines sculpture, lighting, fabrication, and public art conservation. In this conversation, Loy shares stories about growing up in the southeastern United States, traveling to Burning Man in the early 2000s, building a lifelong career in the arts, and helping shape Atlanta’s creative community through spaces like The B-Complex. The episode also explores craftsmanship, public art, nature, conservation, and the role curiosity plays in sustaining a creative life over decades. Learn more about Jeffry’s work at firesculptor.com and thebcomplex.com. Follow Jeffry on Instagram: @spaceorbitstudio | @thebcomplexatl Follow the host: kevin-kirkwood.com | @kevinwillpaint | @strandpodcast Listen to The Strand on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and Amazon. All images courtesy of the artist.
