Landscape Architecture Students to Present Artwork at sUgAR Gallery in February

Courtesy of Kimball Erdman

Artwork on display.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — sUgAR, the University of Arkansas Student Art Gallery is proud to present work from the Fay Jones School of Architecture, titled “Shaking Hands with Landscape.”

As the Verna C. Garvan Visiting Professor emeritus of 2014, Randy Hester worked in collaboration with Carl Alan Smith, Noah Billig and professor Kimball Erdman to generate the Landscape Architecture studio “Patterns, Perceptions, and Process.”

Professor Hester from University of California-Berkeley is a globally recognized expert in the field of landscape architecture, the U.S. National Park Service, and Fayetteville Natural Heritage. Through this studio class, research was generated through in-field learning at Mount Kessler. Drawing inspiration from Andy Goldsworthy and the Land Art Movement, students set out to experience the landscape in an abstracted visual manner.

A variety of mediums including charcoal, acrylic, photography, and digital media allowed further investigation of this process. All of this was used to more fully realize the architectural capabilities of Mount Kessler’s landscape, finalizing the results through digital layouts and plans. The scope of the project is vast and varied, illustrating the many different ways in which to converse with our surrounding landscape. This work will be on display through Feb. 26, open gallery hours will be available at facebook.com/sugaruark. 

Students participating include Dalton Carlson, Ana Gwaltney, Alex Holyfield, Logan Martin, Alex Pacheco, Adison Warren, Cameron Bayles, Jason Christensen, Laura Goodwin, Hanna Moll, Zach Foster, Megan McDonald, Mary Nell Patterson, Loren Phillips, Hillary Ramsay, Thalia Roman, Courtney Tarver, Adel Vaughn, and Hilary Webb

The Fay Jones School of Architecture equips students with both traditional and non-traditional forms of professional practice through the use of fundamental principles and techniques. Through critical analysis, skill development and educational knowledge, students are prepared for the responsibility of leadership in their communities. With a national reputation of producing outstanding designers, the Fay Jones School of Architecture is proud of its development within the student body and outside communities.

The sUgAR gallery is an interdepartmental exhibition space featuring the visual research of students, faculty, and visiting lecturers from the Department of Art and Fay Jones School of Architecture representing the Departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. sUgAR is made possible by the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Art, the Fay Jones School of Architecture, and the University of Arkansas’ Facilities Management.