Public & Large Sculptures

The Aspire Series

Hand forged steel outdoor sculptures with chisel-slit forged verticals that move with the wind — scaled for public spaces, courtyards, and landscape settings. The Chicago Sculpture Exhibit has featured works from this series.

Many 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.

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 blacksmith forge, sculpture garden and studio and gallery which are located on a rural bench of land between Rowe Mesa and a wild canyon of the Pecos river, are open for tours.