Joe Mross received his degree in Fine and Applied Arts in 1993 from the University of Oregon, with an emphasis on metalsmithing and printmaking. He has spent his life intently pursuing artistic expression in various media, including metalsmithing, sculpture, painting, set design, printmaking, furniture, ceramics, and photography. As the founder and designer of Archive Designs, Joe brings over 27 years of experience in metalwork. His architectural metalwork has been featured in many books and magazines over the years and is showcased in high-end homes and establishments across the America, United Kingdom, Bahamas, Ireland, Canada, and the Virgin Islands. In 2014, he received a coveted Burning Man honorarium for his installation:”Lost Nomads of Vulcania”, a 21’ tall gypsy vardo steam walker. That same year, he was also invited to exhibit his copper monolith, “Trilat Relic II”, in Breckenridge, Colardo.  In 2020, his collaboration with Matt Burney won a sculpture competition with a 15’ chess knight in riveted steel. Recently, that piece was selected for a year-long group show at Mare Island Artyard near San Francisco. He and Matt Burney are also installing a large public sculpture made from old mining structures for Park City, Utah in September 2024.