Art enhances building projects

From art glass to stained glass, holography to tapestry, installations, murals, paintings and more, Wisconsin’s Percent for Art program has played an integral role in building projects on campus. The 21-year-old program, administered by the Wisconsin Arts Board, dedicates two-tenths of one percent of the cost of new buildings over $250,000 to acquire an original piece of art.

“Light Source,” aluminum and dichroic glass sculpture by Bev Precious, Chemistry building foyer. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

“Vertus,” 2001, is a light-sensitive installation by Ray King, Rennebohm Hall. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

“Mendota Wall,” 1998, consists of hand-blown and fabricated glass located in the main concourse of the Kohl Center by Dale Chihuly. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

“Biochemistry Waltz,” 1998, is Norie Sato’s terrazzo floor, created with images submitted by biochemistry faculty and staff. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

“Building Blocks,” 1999, is Steven Woodward’s granite sculpture at the Waisman Center plaza. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

“Ghost Steps,” 2000, is a stairway-like sculpture by David Griggs, Red Gym. (Photo: Jeff Miller)