Coming Out of the Circle

Title:  Coming out of the Circle
Date of Creation:  1999
Location: Entry Lake – Exterior TSG

“This sculpture is made of welded steel and evolves from a study of lines in motion. It was inspired by the words of Jelaluddin Rumi, a Sufi poet who lived in the 13th century. Come out of the circle of time into the circle of love.” - Sherry Owens, Artist

About the Artist:

Sherry Owens lives and works in Dallas, Texas. She is a multi-faceted artist encompassing disciplines as diverse as weaving, painting and welding. Her favorite materials for sculpture are carved crepe myrtle branches or welded steel.

Ms. Owens been in many invitational exhibitions throughout Texas and U.S.including “Earthly Delights” at the Parchman Stremmel Galleries in San Antonio, TX; “unearthed” at the Haggar Gallery, University of Dallas in Irving, TX; and “This Seed of Space” at Women & Their Work in Austin, TX. She received the 1999 Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award and was the former president of the Texas Sculpture Association. The list of exhibitions and publications featuring her work is extensive.

Gallery: Parchman Stemmel Galleries, San Antonio, Texas.