Alchemy is not a strong enough term for Chris Wolston’s relationship to and use of metallurgy in his practice. Rather than rely on the mysticism of happenstance, Wolston rigorously defines his use of metals through the thorough examination of their properties, histories, and possibilities. Wolston finds the fundamental aspects of these objects - texture, color, and form - through planned processes, chemical reactions, and decisive gestures. While the resulting pieces may seem effortless, they are anything but.