Wise River, Montana
Handcrafted ornamental metal art — forged, shaped, and aged by hand
The Artist
Ajay didn't grow up in Montana — he found it. Before putting down roots in Wise River, he spent years in motion: hitchhiking across most of the United States and chasing adventure through Brazil, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. A lot of living, and not much staying still.
Montana changed that. Something about the scale of it — the mountains, the silence, the iron-red earth — finally felt like solid ground. He's been here 10 years now, and this is where the wandering stopped and the work began.
Every piece is cut, bent, and welded by hand — no shortcuts, no production runs. The rust isn't a flaw, it's the finish. It's what happens when iron meets Montana air, and it's exactly the point. Whether you're after something from the gallery or have a custom piece in mind, you're getting a decade of hard-earned craft — and a little piece of the place that made it — to take home.
The Process
Available In Store
Ajay's work is available at select Ace Hardware locations — handcrafted Montana metal art, right off the shelf.
The Work
Custom Work
Every piece can be customized — size, shape, finish, or a completely original design. Reach out and let's talk about what you're envisioning.
Get in Touch
Interested in a piece from the gallery, or want something made just for you? Reach out by phone, or find the full portfolio and send a message on Facebook.