Description:
Charcoal and graphite drawing of Isle of View form the east terrace
Label Text:
Exhibition Label, 40 Years / 40 Artists, January 22–March 8, 2015:
George Trakas is among the leading artists of his generation working in the landscape. Widely acclaimed for numerous projects in North America and Western Europe over the past thirty years, Trakas is best known for his environmental sculptures and land art, often taking the form of bridges, pathways, and docks. His interest in water resource issues, tides, currents, and shoreline construction have been produced in a wide range of projects. In 1980 the UMCA commissioned the artist to create "Isle of View," a functional public artwork at the heart of the University in the Campus Pond. It is one of UMass Amherst’s most admired and used walkways and contemplative locations. This drawing is a sketch for Isle of View. - Loretta Yarlow
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