Sculpture and poetry

Work by Murray Dewart, in his show "Spirit Level,'' at Boston Sculptors Gallery, through Oct. 1

'''Spirit Level' features new work by Murray Dewart. An illuminated gateway, tall and translucent, looms in a darkened interior, while a beautiful soulful sound track plays. A large water vessel is accompanied by projected video imagery of gardens and parks, creating a lyrical meditation on the natural world. Several small bronzes fill one wall, and a fine example of Dewart's signature one-ton granite and bronze gates is also on display.

"Dewart is an internationally recognized sculptor. For over thirty years, he has been recognized by Boston Globe critics for his craft, his spiritual understanding, and for his serene sculptures reflecting the quest for a universal language of form. Christine Temin wrote, 'Dewart has a fine gift for creating not just a pleasing play of shapes, but shapes that have something to say...and a lesson for living.' Cate McQuaid praised his work's 'quiet majesty and spiritual gravity.'

''Dewart is the editor of the Random House anthology: Poems About Sculpture. Recently, he has been traveling around the country giving readings along with former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky (see sculpture above), who wrote the book's introduction. ''