Oct. 1, 2004
UW-RF Sets 13th Annual Outdoor Art Exhibit
The Annual Outdoor Art Installation, sponsored by the UW-River Falls art department,
embarks upon its 13th year with public viewing of outdoor art designs lasting
a brief three days, from Oct. 6-8.
Students and faculty will create outdoor works designed to highlight a specific
site on campus. Large and small, whimsical and serious, each artwork is designed
to be temporary and removed without a trace after public viewing. The displayed
art may be a path of brightly colored flags, a patchwork area of natural materials
or a political statement.
Originality is the theme as guest artists and local artists display their creations.
Each artist strives to explore new ways of expression, using unique tools, as
well as working with others to leave a memorable impression on viewers.
Invited guest artist Kenji Akagawa, a professor of sculpture at Minneapolis
College of Art and Design, is an internationally recognized sculptor who has
focused his work on art in public spaces. He is concerned with the social relevance
of contemporary art and its function in public spaces. Akagawa will present
a lecture on 10 a.m. Oct. 8 in Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building,
and host a walkabout with students and guests on at 1 p.m. The public is welcome
at both events.
Forty installations contributed to last year's Annual Outdoor Installation.
Students will be constructing installations on Oct. 4 -5. The finished works
can be viewed from Oct. 6-8. All who view the works are asked to act with respect
toward the artist and not to damage or alter his or her installations.
Site maps identifying individual installations are located at Gallery 101 or
outside the art department office, Room 172, both located in the Kleinpell Fine
Arts Building.
For more information, call the UW-RF art department at 715/425-3266.
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