Arts Feature: A crash course in UC Daviss sculptures

On the UC Davis campus, public art is more than just a part of the scenery. Art unifies the campus, inspires myth among the student body and is the result of some very rich history.

The majority of the campus sculptures are a result of an art-in-public-places campaign by the Nelson Gallery Price Amerson and the UC Davis Fine Arts Collection.

In Davis, students and community are connected to our arts, which is unique for a college campus, said Rachel Teagle, director of the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.

The pieces are the result of the many talented artists who have passed through our university over the years, and their diverse styles match Daviss quirky atmosphere.

In selecting pieces, we consider what is appropriate to our audience. We pick pieces that reflect our history. said Teagle.

In addition to staying true to the campus history, the art is also selected to spark conversation and sometimes, debate.

If nobody is talking about it, its probably a [poor] work of art, Teagle said.

Here is an overview of some of the campus most interesting sculptures:

Apollo by Ralph Johnson (1987)

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Arts Feature: A crash course in UC Daviss sculptures