Sculpture Scouting - Sept 28th

I'm still enamoured by the current weather we're experiencing in Dallas, and it has me looking for any excuse to be outside enjoying it.  But what to do? A walk with the dogs?  Hit Katy Trail or White Rock? Hmmm...

Let's mix it up a bit, shall we?

Downtown Dallas. 

Are you aware it's home to some 30 (very) significant sculptural works of art?  Before you think of pressing the 'lame button,' hear me out.

A walking tour of downtown ensures you thoroughly enjoy this Insane Weather, take in some culture and rather effortlessly work on eliminating that muffin top or belly you've developed. (Or is it just me that noticed something 'new' in the mirror today?)

On the west side of downtown, in the area around the Bank of America building, there are several pieces to see - two are on the 'must' list: 

- Quorum by John Kearney: primarily bronze and automobile bumpers

- The bright red Venture by Russian-American artist Alexander Liberman

At Young & Market Streets, a great piece is Harrow - a motorized cone on a circular track that completes one revolution every 24 hours.  

The area around the Belo building features numerous outstanding pieces purchased by the Belo Corporation and on display to the public. 

Proof that sculture can be more than steel and stone is Neon for Southwestern Bell inside Southwestern Bell Plaza at Commerce & Akard.  Neon is by Stephen Antonakos, who also has permanant public works in San Antonio, Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo and Cologne.

One of the best pieces inside the Library on Young St. is Textured Screen.  Created by Harry Bartia to interact with the air and touch, it creates nearly musical sounds.  Be sure to check it out.  It's at the library...get it?

One that's fairly new to Dallas, but is nearly 100 years old is the Spirit of Communication in the lobby of the Whitaker Tower at 208 S. Akard St. Lovingly referred to as Golden Boy, its considered to be one the best examples of the male form in American art.

The Arts District features too many to list, but all are worthy of your look-see.  Pressed for time?  Head into the Nasher Sculpture Center.

Now, go find your own faves - get your fresh air and develop a raging crush on Dallas' outdoor art scene.  Take a long lunch at work.  Skip the laundry.  Hug a sculpture.  Post it on FB.

The Dallas Foundation provides a pretty handy guide to all this if you'd help with the hunt.

www.dallasfoundation.org/tour/sculptures.html

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