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| Title: | [1966 class gift to Andrews University is erected] |
| Description: | A Corten steel sculpture, donated by the 1966 class of Andrews University, is erected by the administration building on campus. The piece played a pivotal role in the construction of the current science building. This was the first piece of modern art that came to Andrews University and was erected in 1966, as a gift from the graduating senior class. The 1,300-pound sculpture that rotates on its axis is made of Corten steel, a material designed to rust into a warm brown color over time, and was designed by Timothy Malone, who was a graduate student and part-time instructor at the University of Notre Dame at the time. The sculpture bears the University motto, Corpus, Mens, Spiritus, on one side and an imperfect circle representing the globe and two curved meridian lines on the other. The sculpture was scheduled to be installed in December of 1966, but because of Malone's illness and an imbalance in the piece, the installation was delayed until April of 1967. The piece sparked vicious controversy once it was installed. As it had not rusted to its full beauty, many students thought it was an unsightly addition and deplored what they believed was a waste of money. In the era of student protests, some activists even threw paint on the piece shortly before graduation in 1967. Others were more accepting, and agreed that the sculpture would need time to integrate into the students' mindset before it could be fully accepted. The sculpture played an important part in the beginnings of the Science Complex in the late 60s. The University had contacted the architectural firm of Giffels and Rossetti, a reputable firm that had designed many prominent buildings. The architectural team expressed some apprehension regarding the type of clients that would be found at a small, rural, denominational school. But as they walked the sidewalks between Nethery Hall and the Administration building, they saw the sculpture. They said to themselves, If these people will accept a sculpture like that on their campus, they are open-minded enou |
| Created: | 1967 |
| Artist: | Richardson Studio |
| Physical Desc: | 1 photograph : black and white ; 12 x 17 cm |
| Physical Reference: | P 009311 |
Citation: Richardson Studio 1967. [1966 class gift to Andrews University is erected]. Database on-line. Center for Adventist Research Image Database. http://centerforadventistresearch.org/photos (accessed May 18, 2024).