Technician

Oskar Pettersson is a dedicated technician with a passion for machinery and extensive expertise in maintenance. He actively explores alternative methods for heating steel and ensures the metal workshop remains in top condition. Always forward-thinking, Oskar keeps an eye on innovative technologies to enhance operations.

Lecturer

Lina Söderberg focuses on public sculpture, spatial installations, and form in her artistic practice. Her work delves into the properties of iron and the human mind's remarkable ability to perceive—to see what lies in between and fill in what appears to be missing.

She describes iron as an exceptionally soft and malleable material, yet one that possesses the strength to carry itself in almost any form. These qualities make it an ideal medium for shaping thoughts and ideas. Lina primarily employs welding and forging techniques in her creations, processes that demand significant time and patience. For her, the act of working with iron is a dual experience: the imprint of her hand on the material and the imprint of the iron on her body represent a blend of frustration and meditation. This intimate interaction between artist and medium underscores the essence of her creative journey.

Lina is a lecturer at Metal Art Sweden since 2018.

Lecturer

Jokum Lind Jensen is an artist blacksmith and lecturer in the Metal Art Department at the University of Gothenburg (HDK-Valand-Campus Steneby). Since 2000, he has run his own company, specializing in restoration blacksmithing and producing high-end bespoke metalwork for private clients.

Collaborating with architects, Jokum explores the aesthetic potential of reintroducing handmade forged elements into contemporary architecture. His artistic practice investigates material properties, techniques, and historical aesthetic idioms related to hot-forged steel, blending tradition with modern design in compelling ways.

Jokum is a lecturer at Metal Art Sweden since 2024.

Professor

Heiner Zimmermann is an ambassador of his craft. Growing up in his father's forge, he soon learned and appreciated ancient techniques and traditions with hammer and anvil.

Heiner Zimmermann's works are always the result of a search for form, structure and surface that touch and moves the spectator. His works respect material and forging tradition without neglecting demands of the contemporary design. From an individual creation process comes unique work, the development history symbolizes the union of an idea and will through the material iron.

Since 2009 Heiner Zimmermann holds a Professorship in Metal Art Sweden at University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

Senior Lecturer

With a background as both an educator and a practicing artist, Birgersson brings a unique perspective that bridges theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise in the studio.

A master craftsperson in metal, jewlry and holloware arts, Tobias has established himself as a renowned artist, whose work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.

His practice is driven by a deep understanding of materiality and form, often exploring the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art and design. This duality is reflected in his teaching philosophy, where he encourages students to push boundaries, experiment with materials, and cultivate their own artistic identities while remaining grounded in the technical skills that are essential to craftsmanship.

Since 2015 Tobias is a Senior Lecturer at Metal Art Sweden.