Saturday, November 19, 2011

Allied Health Art Proposal

by Kim Lam







The site that I chose for my public art proposal is the Allied Health Building at Mesa College. It is a very important part of Mesa College’s education as it is a state of the art building that is designed to help train and teach Mesa’s students who are interested in pursing a career as a medical assistant. There are six programs offered within Allied Health the two most popular programs are Dental Assisting and Animal Health Technology, for this reason my principal idea for the building was a colorful design that would not only bring life to the building but invite the students to explore the Allied Health Building. It will help make the campus a better place by attracting potential students to explore the building and pique their interest in enrolling into one of the health programs and pursing a medical career. It will also help new students be able to recognize the building through these unique designs. I believe it is a potential winning project because its a unique concept for a campus building; bright colors are head turners and what better way to do so then to give life to something as important as the Allied Health Building.

My project was greatly inspired by two artists in the Stuart Collection: Barbara Kruger & Bruce Nauman. I was really impressed by Barbara Kruger’s work for the Price Center East that consists of a massive image with two clocks and is decorated with several phrases that depict important factors & events that accommodate our daily lives. Her use of images & text conveys an eye catching and powerful message to the world. Bruce Nauman’s work at the Charles Lee Powell Structural Systems Laboratory is amazing, his pairing of words (the seven virtues) in blinking neon run like an architectural ornament atop of the building creating a breathtaking and beautiful sight. Both works inspired me to combine images & fluorescent text in my project, in order to create an eye catching sight that will catch the eyes of new and existing students to visit the Allied Health building.
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15 comments:

  1. Public Art ProposalNovember 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I like the concept of your art proposal. The artwork makes the building look much more friendly and inviting.
    -Leslie L

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  2. Public Art ProposalNovember 20, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I agree with Leslie, I liked the concept of the proposal.-Naoko O.

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  3. Public Art ProposalNovember 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    It is very helpful to be able identify these buildings! Nice work - it brightens up the otherwise sterile appearance.
    -Toni W.

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  4. Public Art ProposalNovember 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I didn't even know this was an Allied Health building. Great idea to propose a piece that actually defines the building.- Emee A.

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  5. Public Art ProposalNovember 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    There are so many occupations open to students now days that bring some choices to light may help a student go down a path they never knew existed. Really nice way to advertise the opportunities available and where to get information to pursue careers in those areas. -Roxie Poser

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  6. Public Art ProposalNovember 21, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    this is a very nice and well thought out design and presentation, colors are good, and the organization is pleasing too. -Corita Cazares

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  7. Public Art ProposalNovember 25, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    This drab building needs help badly. I have no idea why Mesa put a building that color on campus. I love your idea.

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  8. Public Art ProposalDecember 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I like the concept and the wall art. I just wish the dogs were placed in another wall. Patricia Eidelwein

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  9. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    This looks great, very fitting for the building.

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  10. Public Art ProposalDecember 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    great message. -Joe

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  11. Public Art ProposalDecember 4, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I think the part I like the best is the red cross identifying it as the allied health building. Great idea! -Erika Wygal

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  12. Public Art ProposalDecember 12, 2011 at 1:27 PM

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  13. Public Art ProposalDecember 12, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    More hospitals need something like this to be more identifiable. The building looks better and it gives students an immediate clue on what it is. Ben H.

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  14. Public Art ProposalDecember 15, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    This is a great way of making an unknown building easier to find, especially on a large campus. -Johnnie R.

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  15. Public Art ProposalDecember 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Good idea - I like when I can tell what building are being utilized for what. - Stephanie Huynh

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