Featured Wearable Art

OG Sean T French Metal Wings circa. 2002

In 2000 after studying to become a master armorer I was making a complete shift away from historical armoring. After many discussions about how I was no longer into celebrating the horrible history of war by recreating strictly historical pieces. I wanted to get back to more fine art. I started to explore what metaphorical and symbolic messages were in the beautiful images and shapes of armor. I realized I wanting to celebrate that we all build and wear our own "armor" through life. In 2002 after amazing burns at BRC and Flipside I was talking with Rowan Vortex and other burners about this and in an inspired "moment" of a few days, responded to her interest in metal wings by creating this pair of wearable metal monarch wings. To be wearable I constructed a sturdy harness that utilized armor pieces , a gorget and paldrons. In 2003 Rowan Vortex wore them to their first burn and have since been all around the country and to many regional and big burns through the years.

Rowan Vortex (Christy Ward French) at Flipside TX 2003

I went on to make several more pairs as I always intended and upgraded the wing design and harnesses, all are unique. In 2023 I started two versions of "Fire Wings" one using simple fire wicks and the latest installed with a sleek propane fire system. I have also designed other styles, Dragon, Falcon, Bat, Phoenix ... If you have interest in a custom pair contact me below.

Please visit my website or follow me to see more of my art, thank you. - French

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