Patrick Neuwirth Artist Bio
Patrick Neuwirth began creating functional art from metal in 1992 while working as a welder in Des Moines, Iowa. What started as a personal hobby quickly turned into his first major commission when a local restaurant owner hired him to design and fabricate 30 custom tables. Encouraged by that success, Patrick set up a small shop in a friend’s garage and began building and marketing his distinctive metal furniture and decor.
In 1995, he relocated to the Dallas–Fort Worth area, where he continued refining his craft through small projects and custom work. A turning point came in 2000, when he left his career as a restaurant manager to fully recommit to his art business. While sales were steady, supporting a growing family remained a challenge until a fortunate opportunity in 2001 led to an eight-year partnership that helped expand production and visibility.
During that period, Patrick operated out of an 8,000-square-foot facility, worked with apprentices, and exhibited his designs at leading street festivals. In 2008, recognizing the strain of heavy travel and large-scale production, he chose to step away from the partnership. By 2009, Patrick returned to a more custom-centered approach, taking full control of the Chinchilla brand and shifting away from the larger studio model.
Today, with a stronger online presence and a renewed focus on creativity and one-of-a-kind design, Patrick continues to produce metalwork that blends function with artistry. He lives in Keller, Texas with his wife, Tina, and their three children, and remains grateful for a life rooted in family, craftsmanship, and creation.
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