Oct. 15, 2004
South Hall Artwork Dedicated in Memory of Ann Lydecker
The power to heal and grow through art is presented by UW-River Falls’
students in the exhibit, "In the Garden: In Memory of Chancellor Ann Lydecker,"
which includes a brief, dedication ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.
23, in the north stairwell of South Hall on the UW-RF campus.
The artwork is a painted wall relief that was created collaboratively by students
in child art methods classes taught during the spring semester of 2004 by Lynn
Jermal, professor and director of art education.
At the time of the chancellor’s tragic death in March 2004, Jermal and
her students were shocked and consequently compelled to express what her loss
had meant to them and what it meant to the University. As a response, Jermal’s
class created artwork that expressed their grief and individually helped them
learn about color theory and painting. The students who created the artwork
are primarily art education or elementary education students.
"Most of the students who created the art pieces do not have extensive
art background. Yet collaboratively, they’ve created a dynamic work of
art to contribute to the aesthetic environment in South Hall, as well as the
memory of the chancellor," said Jermal.
After discussing the chancellor’s contributions to campus community and
her ability to nurture numerous university life endeavors, a garden theme was
chosen as an appropriate metaphor for the growth Jermal and her students experienced
during the chancellor’s tenure at UW-RF.
Each student designed a painted "stick" which used different color
tints and shades as a backdrop to natural plant forms painted in a pattern or
motif. As testament to the chancellor’s positive and encouraging spirit,
the artwork is colorful, eye-catching and lively.
The student artists of "In the Garden: In Memory of Chancellor Ann Lydecker"
are:
Wisconsin students:
Menomonie: Lois Evans
Deer Park: Kathy Goodrich
Galesville: Amy Halderson
Osseo: Lacey Hong
Deer Park: Jennifer Kennedy
Marshfield: Megan Knobloch
Clear Lake: Darla Larson
River Falls: Michelle Lundberg
Hudson: Jessica Mayer
Matt McMillan
River Falls: Rose Samuelson
Glenwood City: Rosalie Schaffan
River Falls: Jaime Souza
Amery: Amy Spurrell
Burlington: Shelby Tritz
Balck River Falls: Royce Wiersma
Seymour: Lorri Zuleger
Minnesota students:
Maple Grove: Anna Banti, Katie Frazer
Vadnais Heights: Jaimie Gable
South St. Paul: Sara Gliniany
Bayport: Kim Hiles
Hugo: Andrea Kieffer
Stillwater: Chelsey Mogren
Cottage Grove: Becky Nelson
Elk River: Amber Orluck
Oakdale: Jenny Parranto
Ham Lake: Kelsey Passa
St. Paul: Jayme Penney
Andover: Emily Polnaszek
Andover: Julie Shuldheisz
St. Louis Park: Kailyn Spencer
White Bear Lake: Alison Svendsen
Little Canada: Antonella Vitale
Cottage Grove: Karen Wege
Afton: Laura Young
Michigan student:
Escanaba, Mich: Lindsay DeLany
For more information contact Lynn Jermal at 715/425-3375 or lynn.m.jermal@uwrf.edu.
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