Having studied the works from the UCSD Stuart Collection, I was inspired by Richard Fleischner's "La Jolla Project" (aka campus Stonehenge). I like that students on campus can interact with each other on and around his project. They are able to sit on some of the pieces and talk with each other, or study, or have a meeting. My intention for having life-size chess pieces on one of Mesa's lawns is to allow students a chance to do the same. Students can take a break from their studies and play a friendly game of chess. Others can sit on the lawn and watch other students play chess. My proposal will make the campus a better place because it will be focal point with which students can use to "break the ice" with each other. A means for students that may not share any other common interests, to get to know each other.
- Stephanie Huynh
That's a playful idea. Do you intend on having the full board pattern painted on the grass or placed on top of the grass so that people can play? -Tania Kelvin
ReplyDeletethat would be very fun to have those on campus - rocio sandoval
ReplyDeletePersonally I don't think students would have enough time to play a whole match but the pieces would be nice artwork to have around, to encourage students to play chess.
ReplyDelete--Tracy Heale