26 August 1946 – 12 May 2026

The Artist Registry of Trinidad and Tobago (ARTT) mourns the passing of Glendon Morris, master copper artist, Carnival luminary, and devoted custodian of a proud family legacy, who passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Son of the legendary Kenwyn Morris, Glendon grew up immersed in the world of copper sculpture and carnival. The second son of the legendary Ken Morris, Glendon began learning the art of copper sculpture as a child in Belmont, and went on to train in Canada before returning to Trinidad and Tobago in 1983. On his return, he managed the tool and die department of Y De Lima and Co. Ltd. for fifteen years. He was also certified by the Metal Industries Company (M.I.C.) in physical metallurgy, heat treatment of metals, and design for components of machines and equipment.

A celebrated figure in the mas fraternity, Glendon served as band leader of the Belmont Original Stylish Sailors (De B.O.S.S.S.), securing the band of the year title in the small band category on multiple occasions. He was a member of the National Carnival Bands Association and has represented Trinidad and Tobago internationally on numerous occasions. Over his distinguished career, Morris’ copper murals and sculptures found their way into institutions across the country, including the University of the West Indies, Piarco International Airport, Kapok Hotel, and Angostura among many others.

Fittingly, it was Glendon who crafted the copper trophies for the Mentoring by the Masters Programme, the very programme in which he served with distinction as a mentor in 2016 in the field of Copper Arts.

He is remembered as a humble and generous spirit who gave freely of his knowledge, his craft, and his time.

His daughter Kimberley Morris Walter has honoured him with the following tribute:

THE COPPER MAN’S SON:

Well Grandpa Ken passed down the tools,

the talent, flame in heart,

then Daddy honed the Morris trade,

made copper work fine Art.

It all began in Belmont

in year nineteen thirty-six

with breastplates, masks, and carnival,

and copper work drumsticks.

Yes Glendon carried on the gift

Kenwyn, copper man’s son

Their works all over Trinidad

Even hotels have one!

Yes beating copperwork for mas

was what he loved to do

He carried on that legacy

of T&T for you!

For some they crave the glory

Not my Dad, a humble man

Flew kites, rode bikes

Made costumes

What a father, I’m a fan.