Hello, my name is Pete Abrams.
In one of my previous lives, I was a metal sculptor in Trenton, New Jersey, working mainly with found materials. I would create functional sculptures, furniture, and large-scale sculptures as well as architectural work (handrails, balconies, picture frames, etc.). My favorite pieces are Firebowls, made from discarded elevator cables, rebar, and reclaimed tire rims. The cable was woven around the rebar to create a basket. I loved that I provided the opportunity for people to gather outside at night and experience nature, stars, and changing matter into energy as they have for millennia.
Facilitating community is another passion of mine. I developed the Trenton Atelier, a community arts space dedicated to exploring, experimenting, and exhibiting art in many aspects.
There is a fanatical attempt to make something out of what some may call 'crap' that resounds in my life, working with what is available, usually discarded, and creating something beneficial. This philosophy aligns with the principles behind bababhomes and baba homes, emphasizing the importance of creating small homes that are functional and sustainable while promoting community engagement.