July 31, 2019
by Tara Romanella Athletics and art are uniting at Clemson University with a new sculpture at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex. Following the opening of the 140,000-square football complex in 2017, students with Atelier InSite, Clemson’s student-driven public art program, began the process of commissioning the piece. After two rigorous years, main campus’ newest public […]
February 5, 2018
CLEMSON — Between the walls of Lee III, Clemson University students learn the foundations of art and architecture. The award-winning building is home to many of the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities’ programs – and now it’s home to “Foundation,” a new piece of public art that seeks to inspire students, faculty and visitors alike. The large-scale […]
February 21, 2017
Georgie Silvarole , georgie.silvarole@independentmail.com 6:43 p.m. ET Feb. 20, 2017 (Photo: Contributed) When public artist Koryn Rolstad sees a space, her vision for what she wants to create within that realm comes immediately to mind. “I can look at the drawings and get the idea in a nanosecond,” Rolstad said. “It’s like a writer, when they get their […]
October 21, 2016
On October 11, students, faculty and administrators were invited to discuss a future public art installation for Lee III located in the College of Art, Architecture, and Humanities (AAH) at Clemson University. Attendees engaged in an inclusive and democratic process to determine the proposal that would be the best fit in the space known as the Lee III Wedge. The event […]
June 26, 2014
by Peter Kent A hijacked work of art grows rampant and weed-like into new art. The first time I met David Tillinghast, at Starbucks, we chatted about woodcraft and archery. An artist and a scribbler, we sat sipping coffee, swapping stories. At the time, I did not know that Tillinghast had created the Secret […]
October 28, 2013
If you’ve been out and about in downtown Greenville, you’ve probably seen the newest public art sculpture located in NOMA Square. This sculpture was commissioned by the Hyatt. The artist is our very own Emeritus Faculty and Art Department Chair, John Acorn. The sculpture was recently featured in the October issue of Talk Magazine. To […]
October 22, 2013
CLEMSON – Clemson University’s Center for Visual Arts has expanded its scope regionally as a result of a $100,000 commitment from the Community Foundation of Greenville. “We are proud that our partnership with Clemson University supports a growing creative community and will increase the economic development for the surrounding neighborhoods,” said Bob Morris, president of […]
September 23, 2013
The Center for Visual Arts and the Atelier InSite at Clemson University welcomes Mary Beebe from the celebrated Stuart Collection at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) located in San Diego, C.A. for a guest lecture entitled, “The Stuart Collection: Making Art Happen on Campus” on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-7 p.m. in 1-100 Lee Hall. Mary […]
June 27, 2013
Clemson’s History in 8 Inch Squares As you enter Hardin Hall, you’re greeted with an artistic rendering of Clemson’s history. Some very abstract, others more representational, 84 tiles spread across a curved wall that stretches for 60 feet. Installed in 2004 in the then newly renovated home of the history, philosophy and religion departments, the […]
