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Hanging Lanterns at Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe NM | Christopher Thomson Ironworks

Inn of the Anasazi

At the Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, our work is on display, helping to create an inviting atmosphere that complements the hotel's Southwestern style. 

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Wrought Iron Patio Furniture in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Patio Furniture - Why Choose Wrought Iron

The outdoor spaces of a Southwestern home are as vital as the interiors, and wrought iron can enhance your patio or garden. Consider adding custom...

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The Craft of Hand Forged Lighting

The Craft of Hand Forged Lighting

From wrought iron chandeliers that command attention to subtle, dark sky compliant exterior fixtures, we create pieces that don't just light up a room—they ignite...

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New Mexico blacksmith, Christopher Thomson hammering at the anvil.

The Art of Metal Garden Sculptures

Many ask me why I chose to focus on metal art for outdoor spaces. The answer is simple: our gardens are extensions of our homes,...

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Blooms at the Canyon Road Sculpture Month | Christopher Thomson Ironworks

Blooms at the Canyon Road Sculpture Month

Over the Memorial Day weekend, galleries will present various sculpture-focused programs and presentations including demonstrations and discussions by sculptors about processes, developing design ideas for...

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Iron Tribe 2019 | Christopher Thomson Ironworks

Iron Tribe 2019

The International Iron Tribe Exhibit opened February 8th and it will be closing this coming weekend. "This curated show is as much about the culture of iron...

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Blacksmith, Christopher Thomson in his blacksmith studio in New Mexico.

Front Page - Las Vegas Optic

Thomson’s forged sculpture art in the Highlands University exhibit include pieces such as a series of free-standing vertical organic shapes, a series of wall sculptures,...

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Natural Resonances Over Time

Natural Resonances Over Time

Westwater was the start of a lifetime of canyon adventures. On one ambitious off-trail Grand Canyon hike we invited a spiritual teacher/seeker/friend, twenty years our...

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Public Sculpture Installations

ASPIRE #4 INSTALLED IN CHICAGO | Christopher Thomson Ironworks

Aspire #4 in Chicago

Christopher Thomson's latest forged sculpture from his "Aspire" series was recently installed for the 17th Annual Chicago Sculpture Exhibition 2018. This work is featured in...

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Visioning #4 Installed in St. George, Utah | Christopher Thomson Ironworks

Visioning #4 - St. George, Utah

Nestled in the heart of downtown St. George, Utah, Visioning #4 stands as a beacon of creativity, adding vibrancy to the landscape near the Children's...

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Large green steel sculpture by Christopher Thomson Ironworks called Spiral Blooms #6.

Spiral Blooms #6 - Liberty Missouri

Located at the prominent corner of Main Street and Franklin Street, "Spiral Blooms #6" is a dynamic piece that draws the eye with its intricate,...

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Large abstract sculpture by Christopher Thomson Ironworks

Constructive Engagement Sculpture at Armand Hammer UWC

I wanted the sculpture to amplify the sense of optimism I felt at the campus. I began searching for signs of hope. The ones that...

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