The art works: the art approval process
Sunny Hutchinson
Issue date: 1/31/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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Art displayed around Winthrop's campus has sparked inspiration and controversy alike, but it's the process of actually having the art displayed that most students aren't aware of.
Currently, many student works are displayed on and around campus. However, each individual piece of work must go through a certain process of approvals before they can be displayed.
For instance, in order for a sculpture piece to be displayed on campus (as a temporary and curricular based class assignment), a student must contact the department of art and design and go through a process. This process includes having the plans and the proposed artwork site approved by the instructor, gallery director, and the department chair.
If a student is interested in having their piece displayed in a location on campus not located directly around the art department buildings, the dean of the departmental or administrative building for the specific campus area must approve the artwork. Also, if the artwork has potential safety issues, facilities management and the campus safety manager are required to give approval of the piece as well.
Winthrop president, Anthony DiGiorgio, must give approval to students who are interested in having their artwork showcased as a permanent display. Some permanent artworks displayed around campus include "A Stitch in Time" which questions gender issues in relationships and is located across Alumni Drive in front of Rutledge Hall. This particular piece was developed by Kim Pick ('07), and was derived from steel and stainless steel. It will change over time due to the steel rusting from weather. Another permanent artwork located on campus is "Reconnector," which was developed by Jerry Austin and is located across Alumni Drive behind Johnson Hall.
Once artwork has finally passed all approvals and displayed on campus, it begins to leave impressions on students, faculty and visitors alike. Certain pieces of artwork on campus have even triggered intrigued students to further their research on the particular pieces of artwork.
Currently, many student works are displayed on and around campus. However, each individual piece of work must go through a certain process of approvals before they can be displayed.
For instance, in order for a sculpture piece to be displayed on campus (as a temporary and curricular based class assignment), a student must contact the department of art and design and go through a process. This process includes having the plans and the proposed artwork site approved by the instructor, gallery director, and the department chair.
If a student is interested in having their piece displayed in a location on campus not located directly around the art department buildings, the dean of the departmental or administrative building for the specific campus area must approve the artwork. Also, if the artwork has potential safety issues, facilities management and the campus safety manager are required to give approval of the piece as well.
Winthrop president, Anthony DiGiorgio, must give approval to students who are interested in having their artwork showcased as a permanent display. Some permanent artworks displayed around campus include "A Stitch in Time" which questions gender issues in relationships and is located across Alumni Drive in front of Rutledge Hall. This particular piece was developed by Kim Pick ('07), and was derived from steel and stainless steel. It will change over time due to the steel rusting from weather. Another permanent artwork located on campus is "Reconnector," which was developed by Jerry Austin and is located across Alumni Drive behind Johnson Hall.
Once artwork has finally passed all approvals and displayed on campus, it begins to leave impressions on students, faculty and visitors alike. Certain pieces of artwork on campus have even triggered intrigued students to further their research on the particular pieces of artwork.
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