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Awakening (Closeup of Wing Structure)
Awakening (Closeup of Moon Phases)
Awakening (Rotated to Back)
Awakening (Closeup of Sun)
Awakening (Closeup of the Eye of Providence)
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AWAKENING ~ A Story Traveler Sculpture

William Freer

United States

Sculpture, Metal on Bronze

Size: 12.3 W x 23.3 H x 5 D in

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In AWAKENING I look to the sky, the sun, the moon in all its phases, and chase the Bull through its stars. The sun rises or sets depending on the time of day and the light. Above, I explore balance through the classic yin-yang with an unfinished twist. And that Eye of Providence - Is it from the almighty buck or is it your mind’s eye, a speculative, invisible eye of perception? And those wings, storied since Hermes’ winged heals, symbol of the traveler, the messenger, the dreamer, and according to Plato, intelligence and understanding. Below, the serpentine orb (prized by the Aztecs), is said to help find inner peace. From the building of cairns to carving rocks, we have left a mark. My new works explore mankind’s evolution as artists through the signs and symbols left behind. Many have acquired properties of magic and mysticism, others animate emotions, hopes and fears. Through symbols I look at Nature, at history, philosophy, meanings and metaphors. Each Story Traveler is a semiotic adventure, designed to discover a context, spark an inspiration, create a conversation through familiar symbols and visual tokens, images as diverse as the promise of the olive branch and the pottery of the Anasazi. Hand-applied patinas highlight each work, through seven layers of rich bronze. Bronze, for its meaningful link to history in art & mechanical for the machinery of life.

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Sculpture:Metal on Bronze

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:12.3 W x 23.3 H x 5 D in

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William Freer is a New Mexico artist whose work resonates with collectors nationwide. In his gallery and commissioned work, Bill focuses on the drama of lights and darks, creating pure designs that convey the power of the shadow. Re-imagining scenes from nature, from native symbols, from architectural details and art motifs, he carves through layers of paper or steel, always allowing the shadows to tell the story. As light shifts throughout the day, new moods emerge adding subtle movement. His paper sculpture is an oasis of calm and precision, a place of contemplation to collectors. And his steel work is the yang to paper’s yin, where collectors feel the voice of energy, strength and power. Drama springs from many joined layers that make shadows deep and alluring, while rich patinas, a colorful splash of glass and 360-degree rotation add surprise and excitement. He’s happiest when viewers touch and turn his work, feeling its surfaces, experiencing its spirit. With a keen understanding of both the public and private space, his works in paper and in steel appear in individual, corporate and public collections nationwide. He also partners with celebrated public artist Howard Meehan. Bill's recent public art installation (a kinetic work in steel and glass) was purchased by Western New Mexico University. A multi-media artist, Bill is equally at home with computer design programs, CNC equipment and a hammer.

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