Lea Petrou: Forging a Language of Iron Born in London in 1976, Lea Petrou’s artistic journey is one of relentless exploration and a profound engagement with the inherent qualities of iron. While she resists easy categorization – her style defies simple labels – Petrou has established herself as a compelling voice within contemporary sculpture, driven by an intuitive understanding of material and a willingness to push the boundaries of traditional metalworking. Her work isn’t merely about creating objects; it's about eliciting responses, prompting contemplation through the sheer physicality a…