Abstract Public Sculpture - "Circle of Friends", St. Catharines City Hall, ON
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N 43° 09.569 W 079° 14.790
17T E 642556 N 4780017
Created by a local artist, this piece has also been on display in Hamilton and in New York State's "Art Park"
Waymark Code: WM3XX6
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/02/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 68

According to the plaque, Rod Dowling, originally from Tasmania, has lived in St. Catharines for nearly a decade. He has created a large number of Steel Sculptures, many of which are on display across Niagara and Fort Erie. "Circle of Friends" was originally created for downtown Hamilton at the request of Hamilton's Downtown Business Improvement Association and was subsequently on display at Art Park in Lewiston until its arrival at St. Catharines City Hall.

This piece had some minor controversy when it was placed. However it is now a featured item in the St. Catharines "Public Art Pilot Project"

You can also visit City of St. Catharines - Rod Dowling for a two page article PDF on the man and his works.

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Title: Circle of Friends

Artist: Rod Dowling

Media (materials) used: Stainless Steel

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): City Hall

Date of creation or placement: Created in 1994

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