Brad Morton

Brad Morton grew up in the small town of Pleasant Grove, near Birmingham, Alabama, where he initially aspired to become an architect. He began his studies at Auburn University in 1969, focusing on Industrial Design within the School of Architecture. After three years, he transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he shifted his focus to Art with a concentration in Sculpture. During this time, Morton worked in various industrial jobs, including welding for Pullman-Standard, where he helped build rail cars. He also collaborated with local sculptors, gaining hands-on experience in steel fabrication and mastering the lost wax process for casting bronze sculptures.

After completing his undergraduate studies at UAB, Morton pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Georgia. These formative experiences armed him with the skills and knowledge necessary to establish a fully equipped studio, where he could fabricate and cast his own sculptures.

Morton’s work is primarily created from Corten steel, stainless steel, and bronze—materials he feels offer a sense of permanence. His sculptures are designed to stand the test of time, both in terms of their physical durability and their aesthetic impact. His bronze pieces often explore organic forms inspired by nature, while his fabricated works, characterized by clean lines, flat planes, and sharp edges, reflect a contemporary minimalism that contrasts with the natural world.

Morton’s sculptures are represented in both private and public collections across the United States.