When I first discovered the “Landscape” sculpture in the courtyard next to Hanes Art Center, my initial reaction was pure puzzlement. But after staring at it for awhile trying to work through my confusion on what the heck this sculpture could possibly represent, meaning behind it started to take shape.
Like most art, this sculpture can be interpreted in many ways depending on the person looking at it. It’s similar to when you and your friends glance up at the clouds and each of you sees something different.
I personally see the standing shapes of a mountainous landscape, with the varying circles representing the various mountain peaks and I see the angled dips as the valleys of the mountains.
In a way, it’s like bringing the peace and serenity of the mountains to the stressful and sometimes chaotic life of Chapel Hill.
The unique green and violet sculpture made of steel and fiberglass was created by Robert Howard, a former UNC art professor, and is one of two parts to his Landscape series displayed on campus.
He began the collection in 1957, and after his passing, the sculpture now stands as something much more than an escape for its viewers. It now also serves as a memorial to his influence and dedication to the UNC art department and the uniquely peaceful art he created for UNC.
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