Messengers
Date2023
MediumWelded steel
Dimensions38 ½ d (base) x 62 w x 85 ½ h inches
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funding from Leslie and Angus Littlejohn.
Object number2025.4
Copyright© 2023 Autumn Gary.
The images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextSavannah-based artist Autumn Gary creates steel sculptures that emerge from dreams, intuition, and deep spiritual connections with the natural world. A descendant of Native American heritage and raised in a family of artists in Portland, Oregon, Gary draws on the influence of the Pacific Northwest’s rich artistic traditions.
Guided by what she calls the "heart mind," Gary embraces imperfection in her process, allowing each form to remain instinctive and raw. Her sculptures invite contemplation of the dualities we encounter: light and shadow, presence and absence, spirit and matter. She encourages viewers to reflect on how their perception shapes meaning and experience. The Messengers draws on the symbolism of birds as bearers of higher consciousness, bridging earth and sky. Through quiet observation, Gary listens to their messages and invites us to do the same.
