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Let’s turn the switch back on the Color Wall!

The composite of photographs of the Color Wall seen above was created by Libby Levi (College of Design '07) for the summer 2007 issue of the NC State University alumni magazine, NC State. The photos were taken by Daniel Kim, CALS Communication Services.

The composite of photographs of the Color Wall seen above was created by Libby Levi (College of Design '07) for the summer 2007 issue of the NC State University alumni magazine, NC State. The photos were taken by Daniel Kim, CALS Communication Services.

 
 
A few weeks ago Goodnight Raleigh! published a story on NC State’s celebrated Color Wall, which is housed in the DH Hill Library. The kinetic light sculpture, the creation of renowned artist and long-time College of Design professor, Joe Cox, was installed in the library’s book tower in 1972. Unfortunately, the mechanical light switching system that operates the Color Wall began to malfunction within just a few years after its installation. Repeated repairs were made over the next three decades, but to the viewing public, the Color Wall was dark more often than lit.

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On Again; Off Again: DH Hill Library’s ‘Color Wall’

How can one describe NC State’s “Color Wall”? To me, this unique kinetic sculpture is an exuberant symphony in light. Vertical patterns of color slowly and methodically undulate, everchanging, across a white background divided by slender black metal vanes. The 12′ x 36′ mural projects from behind a glass wall on the first floor of the DH Hill Library book tower, facing Hillsboro St. The color and light display, which is intended for viewing at night, is an incredible sight to behold. I was a student at NC State when the Color Wall was installed in 1972, and for me it was love at first sight. Many times a couple friends and I would sit in our parked car in the bank parking lot across the street, transfixed and mesmerized by the stunning display of color. Read more »

Another Epic Ride

Hello, folks! As you all may know, May 1 was First Friday, which meant that there was all kinds of biking, rollerblading, drinking and socializing, all in the name of Art! Several galleries were new to us, at least in the sense of us biking to them. Pictured above is the group at Flanders Seaboard. We had 90 riders in the photo, and at least 100 overall for the second month in a row! Way to go, Raleigh bikers!

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