The University of North Georgia (UNG) has expanded its free, outdoor sculpture exhibition to include installations on four campuses — Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee — through summer 2016.
"Viewers will form their own interpretations and opinions of the work, and that is one of the values of public art," said Dr. Jon Mehlferber, associate professor of art at UNG. "The sculpture adds vitality to the campuses, and it can be enjoyed somewhat passively, simply as a diversion from the usual surroundings, or viewers can interact with it more actively, by discussing it and arguing about its many possible meanings. I see the outdoor sculpture exhibition as another way for the university to reach out to the community, students, faculty and staff, and provide an opportunity for engagement, entertainment and critical thinking."
All sculptors represented in the outdoor exhibit were born in or are living in one of the 13 Appalachian states. The artists submitted images of up to three sculptures for consideration, and the juried competition resulted in the selection of the works included in this exhibition.
Pictures and other information can be viewed by clicking here http://ung.edu/visual-arts/outdoor-sculpture/index.php .
For more information about UNG's galleries, including upcoming exhibits, visit http://ung.edu/art-galleries/index.php. For directions and maps to UNG campuses, visit http://ung.edu/campuses/index.php.
