“Iron Pearls,” titled after Elizabeth Brim’s signature trademark of sporting a string of pearls in the iron studio, tells the story of a woman who fought her way into the world of blacksmithing and made a name for herself in this male-dominated field. This film will follow Elizabeth in her studio as she creates one of her famous steel pillows, which she is famous for, using the inflation process that is both captivating to watch because of the flaming red-hot iron but also dangerous to perform. We will also break down the messaging behind Elizabeth’s work that not only pokes fun at her proper Southern upbringing but has deeper undertones about gender identity and inclusion. Artists, curators and collectors will discuss her 40-year career in blacksmithing.