Lon C. Pelton
ABOUT
The ingenuity and originality of Lon C. Pelton’s metal sculpture is its use of history to capture and reflect current-day realities. With an unflinching belief in the power and potential of the individual spirit, his art is a commentary on life in America.
Born in 1937, Lon is a life-long resident of Windsor, Conn. The son of Howard and Ruth Pelton, he has dedicated his life to building things – his family, fine custom homes and historic restorations, delicate silver sculptures, enormous welded creations, and a reputation as a hometown hero and master of artistic diplomacy.
Lon began his artistic career with a simple metal sculpture of a turtle in 1959. Since then, he has created countless works of art using the most unlikely materials from antique silver spoons to rusted propane tanks to a bank vault. The inspiration for his creations have been as varied as the sculptures themselves. Many of Lon’s sculptures are inspired by nature, such as "The Spider," which dangles from a tree to greet visitors at Trout Brook’s Bissell Tavern, a local Windsor restaurant. Other times, the shape of an object is it’s own inspiration, such as "The Tuba Man" and "The Golfer." For a lucky few, Lon has created original sculptures inspired by the people themselves, such as "The Victorian Winter Garden" and "The Lady Builder."
In Connecticut, however, Lon Pelton is best known for his politically inspired artistic expressions. His reputation as a three-dimensional political pundit began in 1993 with the creation of "Moly Mosquito (pronounced Molly)". Lon placed the 15-foot long anatomically correct sculpture on the lawn of the Windsor Town Hall to protest the town’s handling of its mosquito problem. Over the next several years, Lon’s eclectic art became a metaphor for his political expressionism. With scrap metal and a welding torch, he took up issues including gang violence, racial discrimination, crime, bureaucratic gridlock, and the presidential scandals.
The one common thread that runs through all of Lon’s sculptures, however, is an appreciation for history and a longing to preserve the elements of our past in an effort to define our future. The juxtaposition of his medium and messages create lasting impressions that resonate with everyone who views his sculptures.
Born in 1937, Lon is a life-long resident of Windsor, Conn. The son of Howard and Ruth Pelton, he has dedicated his life to building things – his family, fine custom homes and historic restorations, delicate silver sculptures, enormous welded creations, and a reputation as a hometown hero and master of artistic diplomacy.
Lon began his artistic career with a simple metal sculpture of a turtle in 1959. Since then, he has created countless works of art using the most unlikely materials from antique silver spoons to rusted propane tanks to a bank vault. The inspiration for his creations have been as varied as the sculptures themselves. Many of Lon’s sculptures are inspired by nature, such as "The Spider," which dangles from a tree to greet visitors at Trout Brook’s Bissell Tavern, a local Windsor restaurant. Other times, the shape of an object is it’s own inspiration, such as "The Tuba Man" and "The Golfer." For a lucky few, Lon has created original sculptures inspired by the people themselves, such as "The Victorian Winter Garden" and "The Lady Builder."
In Connecticut, however, Lon Pelton is best known for his politically inspired artistic expressions. His reputation as a three-dimensional political pundit began in 1993 with the creation of "Moly Mosquito (pronounced Molly)". Lon placed the 15-foot long anatomically correct sculpture on the lawn of the Windsor Town Hall to protest the town’s handling of its mosquito problem. Over the next several years, Lon’s eclectic art became a metaphor for his political expressionism. With scrap metal and a welding torch, he took up issues including gang violence, racial discrimination, crime, bureaucratic gridlock, and the presidential scandals.
The one common thread that runs through all of Lon’s sculptures, however, is an appreciation for history and a longing to preserve the elements of our past in an effort to define our future. The juxtaposition of his medium and messages create lasting impressions that resonate with everyone who views his sculptures.
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Upcoming Workshops
Polar Night
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Dates: 10 Feb - 14 Feb 2022
Location: Northern Norway
Price: $3199
Wind Rivers
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Dates: 11 Mar - 19 Mar 2022
Location: USA
Price: $4199
Patagonia
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Dates: 25 May - 8 Jun 2022
Location: Torres Del Paine, Chile
Price: $3699
Happy Valley
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