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About Billy Sherry

Artist Bio

Billy Sherry is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he studied sculpture under Leonard Cave. His early work in carved wood was soon replaced with large steel abstract pieces after he met and worked with the French sculptor Marc Berlet in Miami.

His work is abstract, using the natural geometry of steel in formal and often lyrical statements. His sculpture is grounded in the tradition of Gonzalez, Smith and Caro, yet it expresses a clear and individual style.

"I like the angular expression of steel. The constructive process affords me freedom to experiment in many directions. I know that the hard work of putting pieces of steel together into sculptures is dependent upon my belief that perseverance is the key. I understand that sculptures with which I am pleased will emerge from the long and arduous process if I am determined, attentive, and have the courage to persevere through the doubts and frustrations within the creative process.”

- Billy Sherry

The Process

Billy in the studio. Cutting, fitting, and welding a piece from plate steel.

The Journey

Billy on moving from carving wood to building in steel, and what Nantucket has to do with it.

Vitae

American Sculptor
Nantucket, Massachusetts

Education

Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. — Graduated 1976
Studied sculpture under Leonard Cave. Early formation in carved wood, followed by an apprenticeship in welded steel with French sculptor Marc Berlet in Miami.

Public Installations

Appearances, Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY — 2023–2024
Equinox featured in this seven-artist public installation presented through the NYC Parks Art in the Parks program. On view November 1, 2023 through September 22, 2024.

Tudor City Greens, New York, NY — 2013–2018
Three sculptures on extended public view in the landmark parks of Tudor City, Midtown Manhattan.

Solo Exhibitions

The Art Cabinet Nantucket, Nantucket, MA — 2003–2016
Regular solo exhibitions over more than a decade of representation.

Conzelman Fine Art (now ARC Fine Art LLC), Westport, CT — 2010
Solo exhibition.

The (x) Gallery, Nantucket, MA — 1989–2002
Annual solo exhibitions as a founding member of the cooperative.

Selected Group Exhibitions

Rotating Selection of Gallery Artists, ARC Fine Art LLC, Fairfield, CT — 2019, 2020

Juxtapositions, Nantucket Historical Association, Hadwen House Garden, Nantucket, MA — June–December 2018
Contemporary abstract sculpture in a formal 19th century garden, presented in partnership with Art Cabinet Nantucket.

Art Fairs

Park Avenue Armory, New York, NY — 2005, 2006
Work included in the art fair held at the historic Park Avenue Armory.

Gallery Affiliations
  • The (x) Gallery, Nantucket, MA — Founding member, 1989–2002. Contemporary artist cooperative.
  • The Art Cabinet Nantucket, Nantucket, MA
  • The Provincetown Group Gallery, Provincetown, MA
  • ARC Fine Art LLC (formerly Conzelman Fine Art), Fairfield, CT — founded 2009 by Adrienne Ruger Conzelman
Collections

Work held in private collections in Munich, London, New York, Washington, D.C., and Nantucket. Selected works produced on commission.

Studio: 60 Pochick Ave, Nantucket, MA 02554

Inside the Studio

A behind-the-scenes look into Billy’s Nantucket Island studio.

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