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GALLERY OF FINE ARTS
The award-winning Gallery of Fine Arts located in Manderino Library is open on Monday
CALU
and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. The Gallery is closed
campus art tour
on days when the Library is closed.
California University of Pennsylvania
Building Character. Building Careers.
250 University Avenue l California, PA 15419 l www.cup.edu
A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Our self-guided art tour allows you to
explore and experience our sculptural art.
W
elcome to
the California
University of
Pennsylvania campus.
We hope you enjoy our
self-guided art tour that
1 UNTITLED
1 by Thomas Sternal
These giant granite columns that greet viewers as they enter campus
represent 20th century minimalist art, giving one the impression of visiting
Stonehenge. The dark color of the top stone gives a feeling of heaviness
while perched atop tall white pillars resembling mythical figures approaching
campus. The height and scale of this artwork is weighty but dynamic,
with the movement of the sun constantly changing the size and direction
of the shadows, continually recreating the piece.
allows you to explore and
3
OPEN EAR, OPEN MIND by David Perkins’
1
This piece figuratively describes a large ear with a loop earring hanging
from it. It encourages viewers to open their eyes and minds to the diversity of
individuals and cultures appropriate to one’s experience in a college setting.
experience our outdoor
sculpture. For a variety of
2
ASCENT OF HUMANITY by Alan Cottrill
This bonded bronze sculpture consists of 15 human
figures, each 8 to 10 feet tall, which ascend two
adjoining walls of the Duda World Cultures Building.
Beginning with Cro-Magnon man at the bottom,
it climbs through the centuries, ending with
a female astronaut at the top. Between bottom
and top are figures representing various races
changing exhibitions, please
4
visit the Gallery of Fine Arts,
HARMONY 6 by Dan Kainz
This overpowering square chunk of granite
was laser cut diagonally in a swirling motion
to create the rotating, twisting shape.
The granite is set two feet apart so one can
view the negative space. If one walks through
the arch-like opening, this sculpture creates
a feeling of exhilaration and joy from the
feel of the rock and space formed by
4
the artist.
located on the third floor
of Manderino Library.
and cultures of the world. ASCENT OF HUMANITY
portrays the growth of Cal U represented through
the human experience. This sculpture is
homage to humanity’s quest for excellence
and the ascent to knowledge, wisdom, caring,
responsibility and humanity.
3
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2
7
5
GUARDIAN VIII by Dr. Earnest Shaw
A large-scale steel abstraction, incorporating geometric forms and cut steel in
the tradition of David Smith, who is known as the father of welded steel constructions
of the mid 20th century. Cal U community members playfully describe GUARDIAN VIII
as the “Teapot” with one arm pointing outward and one pointing down.
7
8
INFINITY by Jim Brown
5
This welded steel abstraction, entitled “Infinity” by artist Jim Brown combines
intersecting planes and rings of dynamic shapes that imply movement toward
the center and back out to the edges again. Perhaps alluding to the laws of physics
in a playful, imaginative representation, this sculpture has none-the-less become
known as “The Jester’s Hat” on this campus.
8
9
EVER AND ANON by Dan Kainz
As a piece of functional art, EVER AND ANON
has long been a favorite among students and
faculty who enjoy relaxing on it when taking a
break between classes. Three large slabs of
granite give this piece a natural feel with a
NCAA BASKETBALL by Alan Cottrill
This larger-than-life bronze and granite sculpture depicts the five starters —
Sameera Philyaw, Becky Siembak, Sara McKinney, Erin Dillon and Megan Storck—
from Cal U’s 2003-2004 NCAA Division II National Champion women’s basketball
team moments after winning the national championship game in St. Joseph, Missouri.
9
6
GRANITE FORMS by Thomas Sternal
smooth, polished vertical component, and a
bench form with rough edges. Quarry marks,
holes drilled in the granite to place dynamite
for blasting, are evident in the end stone.
6
These two granite monoliths that grace the entrance of LRC stand alone. Quarry
marks contrast the solidity of one of the forms. If one closely inspects these quarry
marks at the right time of year, a family of birds may appear in any of the holes.
Members of the Cal U community have nicknamed GRANITE FORMS “Swiss Cheese.”
PAGE 4
PAGE 5
10 NCAA SOFTBALL by Alan Cottrill
This bronze statue immortalizes the 1997 and 1998 NCAA Division II National Champion
Vulcan women’s softball teams. All-Americans’ Danielle Penner, Lith Webb, and Dana
Boyer are portrayed clutching the 1998 NCAA national championship trophy moments
after defeating Barry University in the championship game.
12
10
12
NORSE by Peter Blunsden
British artist Peter Blunsden’s abstract work revolves around spatial issues, rhythms, and
the articulation of forms. Use of steel enables him to do this in a visually open way combining
found metal parts and manipulated elements, which are not merely welded together.
Some pieces are bent, some are cut and others shaped to fit the swirling forms that invite
the viewer to enjoy and pay attention to the space encapsulated by the sculpture rather than
just the mass itself. If one looks, one can find repeated cylinders, discs, circles and other
round forms in a variety of shapes and sizes, playfully interacting with one another like a living
creature, such as a Viking warrior from which its name is derived.
11
FALSETTO by Dan Kainz
Visitors can enjoy the playful tension that
exists in this piece nicknamed the “Clothespin.”
If one looks closely, the forms meet in only
two places, creating a pin structure that serves
only an artistic purpose. Quarry marks are
evident on four planes of the slabs.
13 CASK by Andy Sloan
PAGE 6
An obvious sense of weight and heavy steel from
this piece evokes a sensation of massiveness with the
inch-thick steel bending, drooping and folding upon
itself giving the viewer a surreal sense lightness
in these sagging forms. Repetition in the movement
of the forms in this welded steel assembly feature rounded
elements juxtaposed with positive and negative factors
that fit together like nuts and bolts.
13
PAGE 7
11
14
GUARDIAN XIV by Dr. Earnest Shaw
This structure hovers on a hillside casting a watchful eye over campus as a watchful and
massive sentinel. This work mixes geometric and organic forms, to create an intimidating
yet intriguing guardian made of welded steel.
16
The giant oversized bust of Dr. Robert E. Eberly graces the entrance of Manderino
Library forever remembering the philanthropic efforts of Dr. Eberly. “Never stop learning
never stop learning, whether it be self taught or school learning,” a quote from Dr. Eberly
is engraved in the granite base. His generous contributions to Cal U over the years have
created invaluable opportunities for students through the Eberly Family
Scholarship. Below the text, a bronze plaque depicting a book, scroll,
ink well and pen symbolize Dr. Eberly’s commitment to education.
14
16
EBERLY BUST by Alan Cottrill
UNTITLED
This small sculpture playfully dissects and puts
back together the wheels of a train to create a
constant, repetitive swirling motion. Though
the piece stands about three feet in height, it
17
SINGLE DISK by Paul Sisko
conveys a sense of mass from the thick, steel
This sculpture, made from self-rusting steel, starts out
as a basic solid circle until one’s eyes meet the bottom of the
piece. There, the artist manipulated a cut to reform the shape.
Sisko, whose art is non-objective constructionism, often uses this
technique in his work without adding or removing other elements
of the piece to transform the basic shape. His work stops the
motion of time and holds it in that position to play with the viewers’
minds, who try to imagine what it was initially.
PAGE 8
15
train components.
15
PAGE 9
15
Campus Map
self-guided art tour
MAP LEGEND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PAGE 10
UNKNOWN
ASCENT OF HUMANITY
OPEN EAR OPEN MIND
HARMONY 6
GUARDIAN VIII
EVER AND ANON
INFINITY
NCAA BASKETBALL
GRANITE FORMS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
NCAA SOFTBALL
FALSETTO
NORSE
CASK
GUARDIAN XIV
UNTITLED
EBERLY BUST
SINGLE DISC
PAGE 11
The award-winning Gallery of Fine Arts located in Manderino Library is open on Monday
CALU
and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. The Gallery is closed
campus art tour
on days when the Library is closed.
California University of Pennsylvania
Building Character. Building Careers.
250 University Avenue l California, PA 15419 l www.cup.edu
A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Our self-guided art tour allows you to
explore and experience our sculptural art.
W
elcome to
the California
University of
Pennsylvania campus.
We hope you enjoy our
self-guided art tour that
1 UNTITLED
1 by Thomas Sternal
These giant granite columns that greet viewers as they enter campus
represent 20th century minimalist art, giving one the impression of visiting
Stonehenge. The dark color of the top stone gives a feeling of heaviness
while perched atop tall white pillars resembling mythical figures approaching
campus. The height and scale of this artwork is weighty but dynamic,
with the movement of the sun constantly changing the size and direction
of the shadows, continually recreating the piece.
allows you to explore and
3
OPEN EAR, OPEN MIND by David Perkins’
1
This piece figuratively describes a large ear with a loop earring hanging
from it. It encourages viewers to open their eyes and minds to the diversity of
individuals and cultures appropriate to one’s experience in a college setting.
experience our outdoor
sculpture. For a variety of
2
ASCENT OF HUMANITY by Alan Cottrill
This bonded bronze sculpture consists of 15 human
figures, each 8 to 10 feet tall, which ascend two
adjoining walls of the Duda World Cultures Building.
Beginning with Cro-Magnon man at the bottom,
it climbs through the centuries, ending with
a female astronaut at the top. Between bottom
and top are figures representing various races
changing exhibitions, please
4
visit the Gallery of Fine Arts,
HARMONY 6 by Dan Kainz
This overpowering square chunk of granite
was laser cut diagonally in a swirling motion
to create the rotating, twisting shape.
The granite is set two feet apart so one can
view the negative space. If one walks through
the arch-like opening, this sculpture creates
a feeling of exhilaration and joy from the
feel of the rock and space formed by
4
the artist.
located on the third floor
of Manderino Library.
and cultures of the world. ASCENT OF HUMANITY
portrays the growth of Cal U represented through
the human experience. This sculpture is
homage to humanity’s quest for excellence
and the ascent to knowledge, wisdom, caring,
responsibility and humanity.
3
PAGE 2
PAGE 3
2
7
5
GUARDIAN VIII by Dr. Earnest Shaw
A large-scale steel abstraction, incorporating geometric forms and cut steel in
the tradition of David Smith, who is known as the father of welded steel constructions
of the mid 20th century. Cal U community members playfully describe GUARDIAN VIII
as the “Teapot” with one arm pointing outward and one pointing down.
7
8
INFINITY by Jim Brown
5
This welded steel abstraction, entitled “Infinity” by artist Jim Brown combines
intersecting planes and rings of dynamic shapes that imply movement toward
the center and back out to the edges again. Perhaps alluding to the laws of physics
in a playful, imaginative representation, this sculpture has none-the-less become
known as “The Jester’s Hat” on this campus.
8
9
EVER AND ANON by Dan Kainz
As a piece of functional art, EVER AND ANON
has long been a favorite among students and
faculty who enjoy relaxing on it when taking a
break between classes. Three large slabs of
granite give this piece a natural feel with a
NCAA BASKETBALL by Alan Cottrill
This larger-than-life bronze and granite sculpture depicts the five starters —
Sameera Philyaw, Becky Siembak, Sara McKinney, Erin Dillon and Megan Storck—
from Cal U’s 2003-2004 NCAA Division II National Champion women’s basketball
team moments after winning the national championship game in St. Joseph, Missouri.
9
6
GRANITE FORMS by Thomas Sternal
smooth, polished vertical component, and a
bench form with rough edges. Quarry marks,
holes drilled in the granite to place dynamite
for blasting, are evident in the end stone.
6
These two granite monoliths that grace the entrance of LRC stand alone. Quarry
marks contrast the solidity of one of the forms. If one closely inspects these quarry
marks at the right time of year, a family of birds may appear in any of the holes.
Members of the Cal U community have nicknamed GRANITE FORMS “Swiss Cheese.”
PAGE 4
PAGE 5
10 NCAA SOFTBALL by Alan Cottrill
This bronze statue immortalizes the 1997 and 1998 NCAA Division II National Champion
Vulcan women’s softball teams. All-Americans’ Danielle Penner, Lith Webb, and Dana
Boyer are portrayed clutching the 1998 NCAA national championship trophy moments
after defeating Barry University in the championship game.
12
10
12
NORSE by Peter Blunsden
British artist Peter Blunsden’s abstract work revolves around spatial issues, rhythms, and
the articulation of forms. Use of steel enables him to do this in a visually open way combining
found metal parts and manipulated elements, which are not merely welded together.
Some pieces are bent, some are cut and others shaped to fit the swirling forms that invite
the viewer to enjoy and pay attention to the space encapsulated by the sculpture rather than
just the mass itself. If one looks, one can find repeated cylinders, discs, circles and other
round forms in a variety of shapes and sizes, playfully interacting with one another like a living
creature, such as a Viking warrior from which its name is derived.
11
FALSETTO by Dan Kainz
Visitors can enjoy the playful tension that
exists in this piece nicknamed the “Clothespin.”
If one looks closely, the forms meet in only
two places, creating a pin structure that serves
only an artistic purpose. Quarry marks are
evident on four planes of the slabs.
13 CASK by Andy Sloan
PAGE 6
An obvious sense of weight and heavy steel from
this piece evokes a sensation of massiveness with the
inch-thick steel bending, drooping and folding upon
itself giving the viewer a surreal sense lightness
in these sagging forms. Repetition in the movement
of the forms in this welded steel assembly feature rounded
elements juxtaposed with positive and negative factors
that fit together like nuts and bolts.
13
PAGE 7
11
14
GUARDIAN XIV by Dr. Earnest Shaw
This structure hovers on a hillside casting a watchful eye over campus as a watchful and
massive sentinel. This work mixes geometric and organic forms, to create an intimidating
yet intriguing guardian made of welded steel.
16
The giant oversized bust of Dr. Robert E. Eberly graces the entrance of Manderino
Library forever remembering the philanthropic efforts of Dr. Eberly. “Never stop learning
never stop learning, whether it be self taught or school learning,” a quote from Dr. Eberly
is engraved in the granite base. His generous contributions to Cal U over the years have
created invaluable opportunities for students through the Eberly Family
Scholarship. Below the text, a bronze plaque depicting a book, scroll,
ink well and pen symbolize Dr. Eberly’s commitment to education.
14
16
EBERLY BUST by Alan Cottrill
UNTITLED
This small sculpture playfully dissects and puts
back together the wheels of a train to create a
constant, repetitive swirling motion. Though
the piece stands about three feet in height, it
17
SINGLE DISK by Paul Sisko
conveys a sense of mass from the thick, steel
This sculpture, made from self-rusting steel, starts out
as a basic solid circle until one’s eyes meet the bottom of the
piece. There, the artist manipulated a cut to reform the shape.
Sisko, whose art is non-objective constructionism, often uses this
technique in his work without adding or removing other elements
of the piece to transform the basic shape. His work stops the
motion of time and holds it in that position to play with the viewers’
minds, who try to imagine what it was initially.
PAGE 8
15
train components.
15
PAGE 9
15
Campus Map
self-guided art tour
MAP LEGEND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PAGE 10
UNKNOWN
ASCENT OF HUMANITY
OPEN EAR OPEN MIND
HARMONY 6
GUARDIAN VIII
EVER AND ANON
INFINITY
NCAA BASKETBALL
GRANITE FORMS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
NCAA SOFTBALL
FALSETTO
NORSE
CASK
GUARDIAN XIV
UNTITLED
EBERLY BUST
SINGLE DISC
PAGE 11
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