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William Massey III | 2017

"Soul Rest(WORKING TITLE)" is a large-scale figurative sculpture composed of welded steel and textiles created in partnership with members of the local refugee community of Clarkston, Ga. This purpose of this piece is to shine light on those seeking refuge and rest for their souls - from our homeless neighbors in Atlanta to refugees fleeing violence and oppression abroad. This artwork highlights basic needs of humanity, empathy and acknowledgement of the "other" in an increasingly divided and apathetic world.

About the Artist

William Massey III

William Massey graduated with honors from Valdosta State University with a BFA in Art with emphasis in sculpture and painting. His interests included finding relationships and combining various media. After graduation, William traveled throughout Europe; interning, apprenticing and collaborating with artists in Italy, Spain and Germany. He has created large-scale, mixed-media portraits in gallery spaces as well as outdoor locations in sculpture parks. William completed a commission from Dreamwoods Sculpture Park in Tuscany in 2012, and is now working full-time at Janke Glass Studios in Old Fourth Ward. Special thanks to Matt Janke for the knowledge and scrap glass/ materials, Stein Steel for rusty stuff and the neighborhoods of Atlanta for throwing away some superb treasures.

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