Editor’s note: The original byline in this article in the Sept. 27, 2013 print edition was misattributed to Katrina Vastag. This article was written by Kelly O’Neill. We regret the error.
On a campus dedicated to groundbreaking scientific research and enveloped in the Pac-12 football frenzy, it is easy to forget about the College of Fine Arts and the little building that is home to the Department of Art and Art History. Hidden between the new Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building and the towering Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, the Art Building is home to a host of intriguing students. A small community on a very large campus, this subset of students represents a dynamic range of peoples — from young artists considering moving to the study of science to older classmates who have come to the arts after entire careers have been spent working in white lab coats.
While they do not represent the entire campus or spectrum of diversity at the U, their individual quirks and insights on the importance of art are fascinating. They may not be decoding the intricate workings of the human genome, but these students bring a breath of fresh air to the U. While no single artist holds the same concept of art, they are all striving to create something new and important, hopefully reminding students of the forgotten beauty and integrity of artistic practices and the often passed-over Art Building.
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