The sculpture titled Drum Rhythm No. 11 was created by American artist and sculptor Fletcher Benton.
– The University of Texas at San Antonio on Friday began the installation of an 18-foot Corton Steel sculpture that was donated by the daughter of a prominent artist.Fletcher BentonBenton, who died in 2019, was best known for his kinetic art and his works are included in collections in some of the country’s best-known museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The sculpture is nine feet in diameter and weighs 3,500 pounds and will be installed at the northwest corner of San Pedro I , located at 506 Dolorosa St., adjacent to San Pedro Creek.which is scheduled to open in the spring of 2023. “Much like the work that will take place at the UTSA School of Data Science, Fletcher Benton’s work is a convergence of the arts, sciences and mathematics,” said Teresa Niño, UTSA Vice President for University Relations. “This public artwork will speak volumes for our city’s diverse population while helping to further transform San Antonio’s high-tech corridor into a destination.
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