“Beautifying our city with Functional art” - David York
“Several years ago, A friend put me in touch with Katie Wakeman. I had an idea and I wanted to have my gate replaced as the old gate reminded me of a prison or a grill as it had all vertical bars. When I discussed my project idea with Katie her eyes lit up and you could see the gears turning in her head figuring out how she could make my dream a reality… Within a few months the project details were worked out and in hardly any time at all our beautiful gate was installed.
I wanted to have a safe and secure entryway that was beautiful also and Katie did that in spades!
It’s not just a gate, it’s art. I love the fact that I could improve my house and the neighborhood at the same time. So many people smile when they see the gate.
Katie’s attention to detail and skill can be seen in her work. She rightfully takes pride in her craft, and is in my opinion a genius with metal. We have since commissioned her to build a matching planter box next to our steps, and a railing for the backyard.
The Peacock gate has been added to local walking tours. Nearly every day I see people photographing it.”