Public & Large Sculptures

The Spiral Pajos Series

Spiral Pajos is a complete series of five sculptures, each individually forged and placed in a different setting — from Christopher's own studio to a private Texas estate to a public street corner in Colorado Springs.

Artist Statement From Christopher Thomson

Spiral Pajos is a series that has been evolving for several years — individually forged, improvised tapered forgings arranged in groups of three around an Archimedean spiral base. Their in-the-moment "strike while the iron is hot" un-fussed-with immediacy allows both the unique properties of hot-forge steel and sensibilities from my own subconscious to project in unplanned ways. The shiny powder coat finish allows the subtleties to be enjoyed both from great distance and up close. The elements move nicely in the wind. Each sculpture is meant to be understood non-verbally — much as a piece of music.

Selected Installations

Spiral Pajos #1 – located at the Christopher Thomson Ironworks studio and gallery
Spiral Pajos #2 – Red: installed at the artist's home
Spiral Pajos #3 – Red: purchased and installed at a private estate, southern Texas
Spiral Pajos #4 – Orange: purchased and installed at Taos Community College, Student Success Center
Spiral Pajos #5 – Orange: on display in downtown Colorado Springs, part of Art on the Streets 2026–2027 — awarded second place in the Juror Awards

Spiral Pajos #5

Currently on loan through Art on the Streets — inquiries during the exhibition route through the Colorado Springs program
$30,000
125” H x 32” W x 32” D
250 lbs