IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS
SCHEMAN BUILDING
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
290 Scheman Building, Ames, Iowa 50011
http://www.museums.iastate.edu/
Date:
2/17/2016
Contact:
Allison Sheridan, University Museums, (515) 294-9500
New Albert Paley entrance portal to be installed at Morrill Hall
Ames, IA – University Museums at Iowa State University announces the installation of a
new public work of art on central campus, the latest addition to the University’s Art on
Campus Collection. Renowned American artist, Albert Paley’s installation team will be
coming to Ames the week of August 13, 2007 to install his newest sculpture,
Transformation. Transformation is a commission by University Museums for the exterior
east entrance of Morrill Hall.
“Paley’s sculpture, Transformation, is a contemporary portal of exquisite beauty,
fabricated from the forges of perfection.
Paley’s distinct sculpture represents the
intrinsic response to beauty and art for an ever evolving academic campus community
where the act of passage is a daily ritual.” Lynette Pohlman, director, University
Museums, Iowa State University.
Paley’s team will work during this week to install the new work of art, while also bringing
a majority of the works of art that will be included in the exhibition, Albert Paley: Portals
and Gates. The works or art will be on display August 20, 2007 – January 15, 2008 at
the Christian Petersen Art Museum, Brunnier Art Museum and at Hometown Perry,
Iowa. Look for Paley’ team mid-August for this exciting installation and new addition to
the
Art
on
Campus
Collection!
Also,
keep
an
eye
on
our
website,
www.museums.iastate.edu for updates on the progress of the installation, upcoming
education programs relating to the exhibition, Albert Paley’s artist lecture / reception, and
the dedication of Transformation.
Transformation is funded in part by: the Class of 1956, Iowa State University; Iowa Art in
State Buildings Project for Morrill Hall; University Museums, Iowa State University;
Rebecca Klemm; Martha LeBuhn Allen; Ruth and Clayton Swenson and the National
Endowment for the Arts.
For more information on artist Albert Paley, visit http://www.albertpaley.com
For more information, call 515-294-3342
or visit our web site at www.museums.iastate.edu
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