Notoriousweld metal work and sculpture

Another heron!? Yes but smaller! Well…these birds ain’t all that small them selfs. Any way keeping busy, this has been a long project but have been really enjoying getting back in the shop lately. #413 #2024

Whoa ray gun! Now I can live out all my fantasy’s! #2023

Last Sunday we installed “bee Holden to” at the brand new public library! My mother and I worked of this project together from concept to fabrication. I’m so grateful that we had this opportunity to not only create a piece of art together but to have it shared and installed in an amazing new home. #2023

Close up of the honey bee 🐝 project for the new library 📚 I always love this stage of projects when you can start to see what has been a sketch or concept come to life! #2023

Sunflower 🌻 today! 10-4pm. #2023

Day two 10-5pm! And tomorrow Monday 10-4pm. #2023

New project! Large scare honeycomb wall piece for the new public library! Updates to come. On the other hand incase anyone was curious. Yes I’ve been off the “gram” but with that I’ve changed something’s first off I burned myself out last year like completely. Now with that said, I’m still building and doing art but just making more time for myself. So I may not post as frequently but I’m still making building and learning new things and skills. #413 #2023

Sold! “Star gazer” a steam punk style telescope made from transmission parts, sewing machine parts, machine tools, and other found and fabricated materials. This piece hits right in with its new homes engine block coffee table! #2023

Snow storm on its way! Love seeing how the seasons effect the way some of my pieces look. “Planet of the arc” #2023

Can we skip this cold weather and the -30 degree wild chill and go straight back to grill season! All stainless steel grill. Me and my brother built this for a camping trip last summer. #2023

A snow covered heron never looked so good! It’s nice seeing how the different seasons effect my work. #2023

Thanks to everyone that came out last night for the reception at the Jones library. The exhibit is up till the 31 of January! #2023

January in the Burnett Gallery
Stop by the gallery this month for a shared art show, featuring an exhibit entitled "Spare" by Sara Karz Reid as well as Work by Jon Ba**er, on display in the gallery from January 3 - 31. Join us for a reception on Thursday, January 5 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn more: https://www.joneslibrary.org/inpersonburnett

Let’s start the new year with a throw back from 2017! “Planet of the Arc” diamond plate frame the sphere is made from bicycle sprockets with twisted up scrap metal inside.this piece will be on display this month in the Burnett gallery at the Jones library in Amherst ma. Open reception Thursday Jan 5th 6pm-730pm. #2017 #2023

Octopus update! Getting ever more closer to the finish line! All that’s left is a little bit more patina and highlighting and finishing up the stand! #2022

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Octopus update! Figured out the eyes today! So that’s cool! I used spoons to create them! Love spoons. I started filling out the te****les with motorcycle chain, springs, and copper bands. What’s left on the checklist you might ask well. Lights are coming in soon. Then I have to figure out the final patina and a stand/base for this beast. #2022

Octopus update! The head of the octopus is coming together nicely :) lots of forged gears,horseshoes, and other odds and ends. Still debating whether I should illuminate the head or not? #2022

Another octopus! 🐙 this piece is for an upcoming gallery exhibit! More details to come. Right now I’m roughing out the basic te****le shape out of 1/4” round stock. Once that’s all done I’ll add the suckers and fill them out. ****les #2022

Getting ready for this October 8-10th here is one of the insects I’ll have available! More to come! #2022

Dozens flock to Erving’s Riverfront Park for unveiling of giant heron sculpture ERVING — Local sculptor Jon Ba**er’s larger-than-life great blue heron has roosted at Riverfront Park after three months of welding, eliciting a well-attended celebration on Tuesday evening.The sculpture stands 6.5 feet tall and is made predominantly...

Woah they let me use the giant blue scissors! ✂️ The unveiling of the “Hybrid Heron” was a great success! Thank you to the town of Erving Massachusetts and to First Light for this opportunity! If you want to see the Heron in person. It is at the river front park in Erving Massachusetts. #2022

Happy birthday to myself! I installed the “Hybrid Heron” today! What a great way to spend the morning! #2022

Tuesday August 30th at 5:30pm at Erving’s Riverfront park, join me and the town of Erving for the unavailing of the Hybrid Heron! #2022

On to the next one! A complete 180 from the heron for sure! I actually had to use my tape measure 📏 #2022

Check this guy out!

This is really one big bird! All 6’8” of it! Made from chain, silverware, horseshoes, gears, and other found and fabricated materials. Install next week!! #2022

The “Hybrid Heron” is complete! And we will be installing in the next couple weeks in Erving Massachusetts. This piece has been a real labor of love! And I’m so honored that I was able to make it for the town of Erving. Stay tuned for more updates.

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