When the Committee on Art in Public Places was created in 1994, they made a decision to funnel one percent of the cost of any new construction or renovation towards the installation and maintenance of public art on campus. This week, we decided to ask around and see what our fellow students think of these (sometimes controversial) pieces.
"Solid State Change" by Deborah Fisher
Location: Hillcrest Environmental Center
— Johna Iannito ’11
“I could make that sculpture … you know, melt some tires. I am not impressed. It’d be cool if we had a windmill instead.”
— Jordan Holliday ’12
“Hey, I like the tire sculpture.”
— Willy McKay ’11
"So Inclined" by Patrick Dougherty
Location: Front lawn of the Mahaney Center for the Arts
“I think those are a waste of money. They’re going to fall apart, they won’t last. It’s a better investment in something that lasts longer.”
— Peter Anderson ’13
“The perfect place to hide … from Ron Leibowitz.”
— James Gold ’12.5
“They’re like dwarf houses.”
— Robbie MacDonald ’13.5
"Smog" by Tony Smith
Location: East lawn of McCardell Bicentennial Hall
“Smog is a problem in many developing parts of the world, and Middlebury is no exception.”
— Garron Sanchez ’13
“You walk up to BiHall and its just a large black thing. It doesn’t fit Midd. It’s ugly. I almost walk into it at night. People don’t know what it is. Vermont doesn’t have smog!”
— Sarah Barnhart ’12
“It’s nice to have something to give Bi Hall some personality. It’s important for campus to look nice. “
— Chris Matteri ’13
"Frisbee Dog" by Patrick Villers Farrow
Location: On the quad in front of Munroe Hall.
“I’m curious how they choose the art. Seems random and interesting. I kinda like the dog. Catching a Frisbee is very Middlebury.”
— Michael Hodge ’11
“It’s almost too playful … I find it kind of disturbing.”
— Joe Stern ’11
“That dog taught me about anatomy.”
— Charles Giardina ’12
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