Public Sculptures: Aspire Series
Five years ago, Christopher Thomson began forging a series of garden sculptures, “Pajos” and “Blooms” that expressed optimism with their lyrical improvised forms. Collectors of his work responded with joyous smiles and commented about “how fun they are!”
Gradually transitioning to public sculpture like Aspire #1-5, he learned to translate exuberant expression into far more massive creations, using steam hammers and industrial presses.
Aspire #3 stands 198” tall and articulates its exuberance on a more massive scale. His improvisational hammer blows on the anvil of his steam hammer with a 500 lb. ram result in this same lyricism.
His sculptures are all created in his shop with the help of one or two assistants in the belief it is essential the work flow through him rather than be done by others.
By appointment, his forge/studio/gallery and sculpture garden on a rural bench of land between Rowe Mesa and a wild canyon of the Pecos river, are open for tours
$125,000
155”h x 56”w x 42”d
700 lbs.
$75,000
148”h x 30”w x 30”d
400 lbs.
$140,000
198”h x 156”w x 38”d
1,450 lbs.
$175,000
204”h x 66”w x 66”d
2,000 lbs.
$195,000
245”h x 60”w x 54”d
1,700 lbs.
