UNF Art on Campus
A Walking Tour of UNF’s Art in Public Spaces
Introduction
It is not hard to imagine why many view the University of North Florida as a work of art. An environmentally beautiful campus nestled within a 1,381-acre natural preserve, the University is as picturesque as an exquisite painting with its rich palette ablaze with radiant color and reflective light.
The campus’s inherent beauty has been enhanced even further in recent years by the University’s commitment to the acquisition and installation of works of art from renowned artists across the country and collaborative pieces created by students and faculty. UNF boasts a thriving permanent collection, four different art galleries — three on the main campus and the UNF Gallery at MOCA Jacksonville’s downtown campus — and a wide array of public art, including elaborate mosaics and murals, statues, sculptures, and installations that aesthetically enhance the campus environment. Additionally, there is a committed group of faculty, staff and students who have significantly contributed to the University’s position as one of the most artistically diverse institutions in the State University System.
About the Tour
The Art on Campus Tour is arranged in four sections: the south and east sides of the campus, the north side of the campus, the west side of the campus, and the central core of the campus. The tour begins in the lobby of the UNF Fine Arts Center (Building 45) — home to the Department of Art, Art History and Design — and ends at the Mathews Computer Science Building (Building 15), just across the Green from the Fine Arts Center where you began your journey.
Detail of the Art on Campus tour map.
We encourage you to take a closer look at UNF’s dynamic collection of campus art in public spaces. Either click or tap on each piece of art to enlarge the photo and scroll through the multiple images in a slideshow. GPS coordinates of each work of art are included with a link to more detailed information with finding the precise location.
South and East Sides of Campus
The south and east sides of campus present a collection of varied media including an extraordinary porcelain installation, cedar wood columns, a diverse variety of sculptures, grand-scale mosaics and murals, and remarkable installations of blown glass and etched acrylic.
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Aurora, 2001
The first floor lobby of UNF's Fine Arts Center displays an intriguing ceramic sculpture installation, Aurora, by Tim Curtis, consisting of 5,000 palm-sized suspended smoke marked porcelain disks. As viewers move around the sculpture, you will notice the illusion of clouds in the positive spaces and boat forms in the negative spaces. The artist uses these forms to create a dynamic dream-like environment, which speaks metaphorically about the sky and earth.
Artist: Tim Curtis
Smoke marked porcelain and steel wire
4'H x 20'W x 285'L
Fine Arts Center, Building 45, First-Floor Lobby
Purchased 2001 with funds provided by Florida's Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
GPS Coordinates: 30.268080, -81.50780
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Abstracted Geometry, 2014
A functional steel bike rack with multi-colored painted surface.
Artist: Mary Ratcliff
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, paint
8'H x 12.5'W x 1.5'D
UNF Fine Arts Center, Building 45, Outside of North Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.268180, -81.508453
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Tall Matisse Cutout Mosaic Column, 2017
Matisse cutout inspired mosaic column with vibrant colors created to illuminate the entrance to the Fine Arts Center studios.
Artists: Laurel Adams, Jason Agatep, Rachel Beam, Amelia Brumfield, Vesela Doychinova, Elia Espinosa, Martha Gardner, Deborah Moore, Jennifer Honeycut, Jessica Hudlow, Christiana Lall, Taylor Land, Julia McBride, Zachary Mease, Kim Miller, Caitlin Mills, Cody Monahan, Mariah Moss, Abigail Santos, Matt Stanford
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Mosaic with ceramic tiles
19'H x 19"W x 5'C
Fine Arts Center, Building 45, South Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.267338, -81.508161
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Four Matisse Cutout Mosaic Columns, 2017-2018
Four Matisse cutout inspired mosaic columns created to enhance the entrance to the Fine Arts Center Photography Lab.
Artists: Jason Agatep, Rachel Beam, Madison Brantley, Cole Collier, Vesela Doychinova, Martha Gardner, Taylor Land, Deborah Moore, Elia Espinosa, Kathryn Fosburgh, Emily Restsrepo-Irizarry, Victoria Rosado
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Mosaic with ceramic tiles
100"H x 12.75"W x 40"C each
Fine Arts Center Photography Lab, Building 45D, Northeast Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.267248, -81.508271
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Four Matisse Swimmer Series Cutout Mosaic, 2018-2019
Four Matisse Swimmer Series Cutout Inspired mosaic columns created to enhance the entrance to the Fine Arts Center Ceramics Lab.
Artists: Jason Agatep, Dominique Aguirre, Cole Collier, KeShauna Davis, Deja Echois, Martha Gardner, Theo Lundy, Deborah Moore, Jacques Nelson, Emily Restrepo-Irizarry, Pamela Silva, Miles Taylor, Vanny Thach
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Mosaic with ceramic tiles
100"H x 12.75"W x 40"C each
Fine Arts Center Ceramics Lab, Building 45, Northwest Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.267300, -81.507968
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Maze Series, 1997
Three columns of carved cedar (naturally fallen).
Artist: Steve Jensen
Cedar wood
6'H x 0.5'W x 0.5'D each
Purchased 1997 with funding by Florida's Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
GPS Coordinates: 30.267604, -81.507139
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Berth
Berth has a subtle form that flows between the two main mooring points just as water flows around a dock's pylon. The linear vertical elements constructed out of braided cable bring to mind suspension bridge guide wires. These cables are the primary location for bikes to be locked to as well as the pine utility pole. The term “Berth” is defined as a ship’s allotted place at a wharf or dock.
Artist: Ian Skinner
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Yellow pine with industrial strength braided steel cable
Date: Not Available
12'H x 5'W x 6'D
Osprey Commons, Building 16, across from the entrance to the Osprey Café
GPS Coordinates: 30.266941, -81.506336
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Osprey Building the Nest, 2012
A large-scale mural depicting an osprey building its nest with large sticks and twigs welcomes students to the UNF campus. One of the largest pieces of art in the permanent collection, this mural is created with ceramic tiles that are hand painted with low-fire glaze in multiple layers and fired up to ten times each.
Artists: Olivia Carr, Erin Compaan, Elizabeth Cramer, Edmari Hernandez-Silen, Chris Hicks, Jeremy Mannino, Judith Robertson, Thomas Stillwell
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic tiles, hand painted with low-fire glaze in multiple layers and fired up to ten times each
41'W x 32.5'H
Osprey Commons, Building 16, East Exterior
Made possible with funding from the College of Arts and Sciences
GPS Coordinates: 30.267307, -81.506029
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Untitled M. Industrial XIV, 2016
Created by UNF alumnus, this sculpture is located at the front entrance of the UNF Sculpture Lab.
Artist: Andrew Smith
Steel with industrial strength braided steel cable
8'D x 4'W
UNF Annex, Building 6, Entrance to UNF Sculpture Lab
GPS Coordinates: 30.267738, -81.505928
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Grounded 3, 2014
Abstract origami bird sculpture painted yellow.
Artist: Erica Mendoza
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel and yellow paint
6'H x 2.5'W
Made possible by the UNF Foundation Board
GPS Coordinates: 30.268369, -81.506772
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Helix Centralis, 2014
Segmented spiral form sculpture
Artist: Kyle Newsome
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, fiberglass and paint
9'H x 14'W x 2'D
Made possible by the UNF Foundation Board
Biological Sciences, Building 59, East Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.270170, -81.505950
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Wellspring 1, 2, and 3, 2012
Wall sculpture inspired by biological cells and forms consisting of 76 hand-blown elements mounted on welded aluminum.
Artist: Thomas Long
Blown glass, aluminum
Approximately 100 linear feet
Purchased 2012 with funding by Florida's Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
Biological Sciences, Building 59, Second-Floor Lobby Area
GPS Coordinates: 30.270144, -81.506622
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Continuum, 2019
Assemblies of colored acrylic shapes, etched with graphics relevant to the Computing, Engineering and Construction’s various disciplines, emerge from the school walls to interact with each other and a stylized acheulean hand axe (or handaxe). Occupying a volume of 1,440 cubic feet, the installation represents the continuum of shared knowledge from human prehistory, through the present, and into the future.
Artists: Michael Shields and Keeley Musgrave
Acrylic with etched graphics
Dimensions: Not Available
Purchased in 2019 with funding by Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
Skinner-Jones Hall, Building 4, East Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.270702, -81.506864
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By Definition, 2004
By Definition, located at the Science and Engineering Building, was installed in April, 2004. Chosen as one of four finalists from 80 applicants, the team presented their concept in mid-May of 2003. The winning concept is a 21 foot tall triangular column incorporating abstracted formulas, symbols and organic elements from the chemistry and physics disciplines combined with engineering components such as electrical schematics, pulleys, stress failures, roads and bridges. Inlaid into concrete are names of scientists and engineers as well as a separate, raised definition of engineering. This sculpture includes two pieces that move with the wind: a wind cup and what we believe is a rotor blade. There is also an attached wind chime that moves with the wind a creates a lovely sound.
Artists: Don Ian Dickson and Amy Doolittle
Stainless steel, brass, copper, computer boards
21'H x 7'W x 4'D
Purchased with funds provided by Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program (F. S. 255.043)
Science and Engineering, Building 50, Southwest Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.271114, -81.506944
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Steel Teaching Aid Sculpture, 2003
The Haskell Steel Fabrication Section of The Haskell Company in association with the American Institute of Steel Construction proudly presented this sculpture to the University of North Florida Division of Engineering.
The Haskell Company made and donated the $20,000 steel structure, with illustrates most of the steel connections used in construction. Duane Ellifritt, a retired University of Florida professor and structural engineer, created the first sculpture in 1986. The American Institute of Steel Construction Inc., discovered Ellifritt’s teaching tool and obtained the plans for it. UNF has the 121st sculpture to be installed at a U.S. college or technical school, and is the sixth Florida university to have one, according to The Haskell Company.
Steel, painted gray
November 4, 2003
Dimensions: Not Available
Science and Engineering, Building 50, Southwest Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.271392, -81.507395
North End of Campus
This section of the Campus offers a diverse collection of sculpture, mosaics, and the iconic Osprey Fountain, famous for photo opportunities before and after graduation ceremonies. It is also home to the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery, located in the UNF Student Union, and John Henry's “Axiom” sculpture.
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Lufrano Intercultural Gallery
The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery was established in 2009 thanks to the vision of Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, former Vice President for Student and International Affairs, and the generous gifts of Drs. Anne and Robert Lufrano. This Gallery plays an important role in educating and enlightening UNF students, faculty, staff, and the Jacksonville community on social justice and environmental issues and awareness. Visit the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery website for more information.
UNF Student Union, Building 58E, Suite 2401, Second Floor
GPS Coordinates: 30.271926, -81.509002
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Gentle Breeze, 2011
Stylized tree sculpture
Artist: Amanda Campbell
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, gray paint
9'H x 8'W x 8.5'D
Arena Parking Garage, Building 38, North Side of Garage
GPS Coordinates: 30.272764, -81.508618
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Osprey Fountain, 1994
The bronze osprey with a 10-foot wingspan and outstretched talons was unveiled May 6, 1994 in the square by the UNF Arena. The bird, perched on a large ring inscribed with University of North Florida faces into the square, directly across from the UNF Student Union. The project cost about $50,000, made partly possible through a $25,000 gift from Jacksonville businessman Hugh Connerty. The sculpture was designed by a team of artists, led by Pete Bucken of Exhibit Resources, a subsidiary of Sally Corporation. Artist Stan Watts of Salt Lake City sculpted the osprey.
Artist: Stan Watts
Bronze with water feature
Unveiled May 6, 1994
Dimensions: Not Available
GPS Coordinates: 30.273445, -81.508791
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Circuit, 2016
This sculptural bike rack is inspired by light, shadow, color, organic shape, and nature. The abstracted tree forms are created to focus on how sunlight affects the shadow of the piece throughout the day. Each tree form is painted a shade of green with bright, bold pops of color at the top. The height was specifically planned to be out of reach. The bike slots range from three to four feet wide.
Artist: Gillian Harper
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
2 1/2" steel tubing, 14 gauge sheet metal, paint (powder coated then detailed with airbrush color)
12'H x 15'W x 5'D
UNF Wellness Center, Building 61, Front Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.273386, -81.509405
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Sky with Clouds, 2013
An expansive mural of ceramic tiles depicting the sky and clouds that greets you at the top of the stairs in the UNF Wellness Center, all hand-painted in multiple layers of blue and gray low-fire glaze and fired up to ten times each.
Artists: Denise Clodfelter, Jessica Hudlow, Bailey Hughes, Carly Ivey, Holly Sheffield, Aaron Shelton, Amanda Szymanski
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic tiles, hand painted with low-fire glaze in multiple layers and fired up to ten times each
15'H x 30'W
UNF Wellness Center, Building 61, Second Floor
Made possible with funding from the College of Arts and Sciences
GPS Coordinates: 30.273540, -81.509885
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Red Bench, 2013
Geometric-shaped red bench
Artist: John Henry
Steel, painted with safety red enamel
Dimensions: Not Available
South of roundabout near Lot 18
GPS Coordinates: 30.276051, -81.509021
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Axiom, 2013
Axiom means authority. The five elements represent: The University of North Florida Student Body, The Community, Excellence, Achievement and the Future. The work of art is a steel structure formed of five elements having dimensions of 35 feet high, 20 feet wide, and 12 feet in depth. The five elements — student body, the community, excellence, achievement and the future — include two large vertical slabs tapering from 14 inches at the base to six inches at their peak in thickness. The other three elements are square tubes, two in horizontal position, measuring 10 inches in diameter. The total weight of the sculpture is 18 tons and is painted in safety red enamel.
John Raymond Henry (born 1943) is an internationally renowned sculptor. Since 1971, Henry has produced many monumental and large-scaled works of art for museums, cities and public institutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has created some of the largest contemporary metal sculpture (90 to 100 feet high) in the United States, and his sculpture is designed, engineered, fabricated, and erected by his own studio in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Henry's sculpture has been described as huge welded steel drawings. He arranges linear and rectilinear elements that appear to defy gravity and float. Many suggest a moment of arrested motion where flying or tumbling elements are frozen. There is a simple elegance and an unexpected sense of immediacy and lightness in his work.
Donated to the UNF by alumnus and Foundation Board members Dr. Shyam Paryani, Dr. Walter Scott and Cleve Scarbrough in honor of the University’s 40th anniversary
Artist: John Henry
Steel, painted with safety red enamel
35'H x 20'W x 12'D
Roundabout near Lot 18
GPS Coordinates: 30.276289, -81.509190
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Ogier Gardens Greenhouse Mosaic, 2016
This energetic mosaic created from earth tone ceramic tiles depicts a farm at sunrise with a low-fire glaze painted inset of a forearm and fist holding a freshly-grown carrot and the honoree’s name spelled out in white tiles, “Joyce Tate Brannam Greenhouse.”
Artists: Jason Agatep, Karen Alber, Deborah Moore, Franchesca Lopez-Borges, Kim Miller, Mariah Moss, Jenna Sparrow, Thomas Wollenberger
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic tiles and low-fire glaze painted inset of carrot
2'H x 5'W
Funded by the Ogier family in honor of their aunt, Joyce Tate Brannam.
Joyce Tate Brannam Greenhouse Entrance, Frederick and Ophelia Tate Ogier Gardens
GPS Coordinates: 30.280271, -81.512947
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Untitled
Artist: David Main
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, copper paint
Date: Not Available
Dimensions: Not Available
Located in Roundabout near UNF Parking Lot 18
GPS Coordinates: 30.276138, -81.514465
West Side of Campus
The west section of Campus offers a diverse collection of sculpture, mosaics and murals, the Art in the Library Collection of more than 100 pieces by regional artists, and the Cynthia and Walter R. Graham, Jr., M.D. Student Art Gallery.
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Above Average, 2015
A functional bike rack created with six large replicas of paper clips joined together and painted in primary and secondary colors: violet, orange, blue, red, yellow and green.
Artist: Alycia Bren
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, paint
6'H x 11'W x 7'D
Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, Front Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.270796, -81.509779
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Connections, 2010
Five lightboxes of stained glass artwork with painted and photo silkscreened images.
Through the use of color, design, historical maps, photographs, and manuscripts, O’Neil weaves together a rich history of the cultural diversity and events of the Jacksonville community, including elements of the St. Johns River, flora and fauna, and a diverse community that includes people from the area.
Artist: Nancy Gutkin O’Neil
Stained glass, photo silkscreened images
Four Small Pieces: 36"H x 54"W x 4"D
One Large Piece: 36"H x 84"W x 4"D
Purchased for $40,000 with funding by Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, First and Second-Floor Lobby
GPS Coordinates: 30.270623, -81.510025
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Untitled Works, 2011
Abstract paintings in vibrant colors by participants of the A.R.T. Program at The Arc Jacksonville.
Artists: Various Artists
Acrylic on canvas
Various sizes
Purchased with funding by Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, Room 1500
GPS Coordinates: 30.270424, -81.510169
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Untitled, 2011
Six sculptural trees of flat steel dynamically arranged on the waterfront with the surface treated to develop variegation and allowed to age naturally.
Artist: Joshua T. Raines
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel
8'H x 19'W x 14.5'D
Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, East Side of Front Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.270770, -81.509486
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EduJaguar, 2007
A life-size “Big Cat” with mortarboard and hand painted with images and typography of various disciplines in education.
Artist: Unknown
Fiberglass, paint
55"H x 100"W x 38"D
Created for Big Cats for Kids. The theme-decorated Big Cats were displayed in locations all over Jacksonville before being sold.
Gifted to the College of Education and Human Services by Penny Ross, December 2015
Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, South Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.270442, -81.509776
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Home Delivery, 1997
The 325-pound bronze statue, Home Delivery, was created by sculptor Blair Muhlestein of Loveland, Colorado. The sculpture depicts a boy delivering newspapers on his bicycle. He wears a ballcap, long pants, and his sleeves are rolled up. A large basket is attached to the front of his bike, where the rolled up newspapers are stored during delivery. With a big smile on his face, his left hand is on the left handlebar, and his right hand holds a rolled up newspaper as he prepares to throw it. His left foot is on the ground, and his right is on the right pedal as he balances to throw the newspaper. The paperboy represents the enthusiasm and determination of the young American entrepreneur.
Artist: Blair Muhlestein
Bronze
55"H x 65"W x 31"D
Donated to the Coggin College of Business by Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. and the Davis Foundation.
Coggin College of Business, Building 42, First-Floor Lobby
GPS Coordinates: 30.270491, -81.508601
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Empowered, 2013
Functional bike rack inspired by a heavy duty outdoor extension cord constructed of steel and painted orange.
Artist: Mark Ewind
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, orange enamel paint
3'H x 12'W x 3'D
Coggin College of Business, Building 42, West Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.270376, -81.509055
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Repetitive Graduation, 2011
A series of stacked triangular forms — alternating black and white.
Artist: Scott Mihalik
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, black and white enamel paint
5'H x 3'W
Made possible by the UNF Foundation Board
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12, East Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.269621, -81.509178
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Six Triangles, 2016
Functional bike rack created to hold 16-24 bikes with six giant triangles arranged from largest to smallest to create a canyon effect.
Artist: David Peters
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
2 x 2 inch square steel tubing with powder coating
7'H x 16'W x 8'D
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12, Front Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.269392, -81.509014
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International Cities
Directional sign showing distances in miles from the Thomas G. Carpenter Library to various international cities.
Artist: Unknown
Bronze
Date: TBD
Dimensions: Not Available
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12, Front Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.269382, -81.508843
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Word Search
The letterforms in this functional bike rack are in random order but when arranged correctly can spell the words, UNF, library, ospreys, swoop, knowledge, books, brain, read. There are a total of 31 letterforms.
Artist: Ramona Harmes
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
1 inch steel pipe, enamel paint
Date: Not Available
9'H x 12'W x 2'D
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12, Front Entrance
GPS Coordinates: 30.269521, -81.508539
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Cynthia and Walter R. Graham, Jr., M.D. Student Art Gallery
The Thomas G. Carpenter Library has collaborated with the Department of Art, Art History and Design to provide a dedicated student gallery space, the Cynthia and Walter R. Graham, Jr. M.D. Student Art Gallery, on the second floor of the Library. The space is curated by Art, Art History and Design faculty in order to showcase student work from classes in the Department, with exhibitions changing on a rotating basis throughout the calendar year.
Cynthia and Walter Graham have been patrons for the past 10 years, donating money to bring sculptures, a reading nook, three different study rooms and now a student art gallery to the library. They are also distinguished members of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean’s Leadership Council.
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12, Second Floor
GPS Coordinates: 30.269519, -81.508092
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Art in the Library Collection
The Thomas G. Carpenter Library's Art in the Library project began in 2008. Since the project's inception the collection has continued to grow through the generosity of artists, collectors, and donors. Most of the works are by artists from Northeast Florida. Pieces may be found on display throughout the Library's four floors.
For more information visit the Art in the Library catalog.
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12
GPS Coordinates: 30.269342, -81.508547
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Contemplation Series, 2006
The Thomas G. Carpenter Library features five permanently installed art glass transoms made possible through the Florida Art in State Buildings program. This set of glass panels by Canadian artist Markian Olynyk was commissioned and installed in 2006 above the doors of the reading rooms on the third floor of the Library. The panels were inspired by a concept of “quiet contemplation and a connection to nature” as explored through the themes of earth, water, fire, flora and fauna.
Artist: Markian Olynyk
Stained Glass
24.5"H x 70"W
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12
GPS Coordinates: 30.269356, -81.508736
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Mosaic Bench, 2019
A welcoming mosaic bench with hand-formed ceramic disks, ceramic tiles, green glass and stones.
Artists: Jason Agatep, Cole Collier, Deja Echols, Martha Gardner, Deborah Moore, Jacques Nelson, Emily Restrepo-Irizarry, Pamela Silva, Miles Taylor, Vanny Thach
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Hand-formed ceramic disks, tiles, glass, and stones
19"H x 73"W x 24"D
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12, West Side of Building Facing Parking Lot 2
GPS Coordinates: 30.268975, -81.508861
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Connection N. and Connect V., 2015
Artist: Mary Ratcliff
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, fiberglass and paint
Connection n., 2015. Steel and fiberglass, 17.5'H x 8.5'W x 10'D
Connect v., 2015. Steel and fiberglass, 10.5'H x 4.5'W x 6.75'D
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12, East Exterior of Building, Second Floor (over Starbucks entrance)
GPS Coordinates: 30.269459, -81.507973
Central Core of Campus
The central core of the Campus features a large variety of public art ranging from figurative statues, benches, mosaics and murals, as well as the UNF Gallery of Art, an educational institution founded in 1981.
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A Healing Place, 2009
A Healing Place was created for the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida. The larger, female figure could be a nurse, doctor, mother, sister, friend. Whoever she is in the eye of the viewer, she exudes the tenderness of one who is a caregiver. The child figure looks to her, reassured that he’s going to be well. This sculpture is set in front of a reflecting pond, and many students and faculty enjoy sitting on the sculptures, in the warm sun.
Madeline Wiener’s sculptures are recognized for their superb craftsmanship, beauty, and love for humanity. She explores the relationship between form and the emotion it projects. Wiener searches for a balance between abstract and figurative art, because “the human figure is a blend of abstract shapes.” She was educated at the New York School of Visual Arts and currently lives in Denver, CO. Her public sculpture can be found throughout the United States, as well as in Scotland and India. Madeline's artwork is also part of many private collections internationally.
Artist: Madeline Wiener
Silverdale limestone
5'H x 8'W x 4'D
Purchased 2009 with funds provided by Florida's Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
Brooks College of Health, Building 39, Southwest Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.271174, -81.508087
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Nature Trails, 1994
Two exquisitely detailed large-scale paintings of the nature trails on the UNF campus.
Artist: John R. Briggs
Oil on canvas
70.5'H x 70.5'W each
Purchased with funding by Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
Brooks College of Health, Building 39A, First-Floor Lobby
GPS Coordinates: 30.270916, -81.507882
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Celestial Chronology, 2017
Sundial sculptural bench with moon phases painted in gold, gray and white.
Artist: Nick DeGennaro
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel
Dimensions: Not Available
This functional work of art is dedicated to Joy Korman, who served on the UNF Board of Trustees from 2008 to 2018, including two terms as chair. The campus community is deeply grateful for her leadership, guidance and passion.
Brooks College of Health, Building 39, East Side of Building by the Lake
GPS Coordinates: 30.271079, -81.508461
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Immersion
Immersion is inspired by the alluring, picturesque qualities of the bamboo garden. This bench provides a special place for people to further submerge themselves into the garden’s tranquil atmosphere.
This functional work of art is dedicated to Hugh Green, who served on the UNF Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2015, including a term as chair. The campus community appreciates his leadership, service and commitment to higher education.
Artist: Mary Ratcliff
Faculty: Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery
Steel, fiberglass, painted with green enamel
Date: Not Available
11'H x 5'W x 2'D
Bamboo Garden between J. J. Daniel Hall (Building 1) and Brooks College of Health (Building 39A)
GPS Coordinates: 30.270732, -81.507470
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Four Mosaic Columns with Art History Images, 2015-2016
Four mosaic columns of ceramic tiles with low-fire glaze painted insets of famous art history images.
Artists: Jason Agatep, Karen Alber, Courtney Babcock, Jordan Carswell, Paige Cunningham, Elia Espinosa, Franchesca Lopez-Borges, Kim Miller, Deborah Moore, Patrick Moore, Mariah Moss, Jenna Sparrow, Matt Stanford, John Stowe, Thomas Wollenberger, Casey Zender
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic tiles with low-fire glaze painted insets of art history images
Left to right:
Column 1: 108"H x 19"W x 60"C
Column 2: 108"H x 19W x 37"C
Column 3: 108"H x 19W x 41"C
Column 4: 108"H x 19W x 33"C
Honors Hall, Building 10, North Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.270341, -81.508113
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 2012
Designed by sculpture artist Jasu Shilpi, “The Bronze Woman of India,” who also designed the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the same plaza. Unfortunately, Shilpi died a year later, leaving behind the MLK statue as one of her final works. Dr. Oupa Seane, former director of the Intercultural Center for Peace at UNF formed the MLK Statue Committee after discussing the idea with the Campus Committee on Art. Donations were made by many individuals with notable donations from Cleve Warren, the Eartha M. White Legacy Fund, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, the DuBow Family Foundation, Rev. Rudolph McKissick Sr., and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. UNF is the first Florida campus to have a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., although the University of South Florida has a MLK plaza with a bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The base of the sculpture is engraved with three important quotes from King:
“We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.”
“Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.”
“Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. Indeed, it is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it.”
Artist: Jasu Shilpi
Bronze figure with granite base
Unveiled Feb. 28, 2012
96"H x 40"W x 27"D (not including 50"H granite base)
Peace Plaza, Between J. J. Daniel Hall (Building 1) and Founders Hall (Building 2)
GPS Coordinates: 30.270105, -81.507781
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Thoreau's Table, 2015
This granite table is dedicated to Henry David Thoreau’s essay On Civil Disobedience, and to its continued warning that the worst of human behavior occurs under the cover of our own indifference, apathy and compliance. Both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi were profoundly inspired by the essay as they worked to topple the British Empire in India, and the American Apartheid system in the Jim Crow South. Thoreau warns us that every institution, including our own University, is in danger of passively and invisibly doing violence to even its most sacred principles, and this monument and the essay it celebrates stand as a reminder that the strongest institutions are the ones that continually question their own virtue.
The table is engraved with three quotes:
“Let your life be a counter friction to stop the machine.” — Henry David Thoreau
“The teachings oƒ Thoreau came alive in our civil rights movement.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
“You have given me a great teacher in Thoreau.” — Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Artists: Jason Mauro and Michael Boyles
Granite with inset aluminum QR Code
33"H x 96"W x 76"D
Peace Plaza, Between J. J. Daniel Hall (Building 1) and Founders Hall (Building 2)
GPS Coordinates: 30.270049, -81.507595
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Mahatma Gandhi, 2006
The bronze statue, a centerpiece of UNF’s Peace Plaza, symbolizes Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, community service and social justice at UNF. Jasu Shilpi, Gandhi’s sculpture artist, also created the Martin Luther King Jr. statue which was installed within the same campus plaza.
The cost of the statue was $70,000, paid in full by the Gandhi Memorial Society of Jacksonville. The statue’s base cost an additional fee of $33,000, which the society also paid for in conjunction with Elkins Construction.
Artist: Jasu Shilpi, the Bronze Woman of India
Bronze figure with granite base
96"H x 40"W x 27"D (not including 28"H granite base)
Donated to the University by the Gandhi Memorial Society
Peace Plaza, Between J. J. Daniel Hall (Building 1) and Founders Hall (Building 2)
GPS Coordinates: 30.270215, -81.507336
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Osprey Leaving the Nest Mural, 2011-2012
A curved-wall mural of ceramic tiles, all hand painted with low-fire glaze in multiple layers and fired up to ten times each.
Fun fact: If you look closely, you might find the self-portraits of all the artists hidden throughout the detailed nest.
Artists: Olivia Carr, Chris Hicks, Nichole Silver, Judith Robertson, Thomas Stillwell, Amber Williams, Meagan Mullis
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic tiles, hand painted with low-fire glaze in multiple layers and fired up to ten times each
10'H x 29'W
Founders Hall, Building 2, Second Floor East Exterior
Made possible with funding from the College of Arts and Sciences
GPS Coordinates: 30.269868, -81.507233
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UNF Gallery of Art
The University of North Florida Gallery of Art is an educational institution that was founded in 1981. The mission of the UNF Gallery of Art is to serve students, faculty and staff by exhibiting works that support the educational mission of the University and its role in society through the diversity of disciplines, lectures, workshops, teaching, and dialogue.
The UNF Gallery of Art fulfills this mission by exhibiting student and faculty work, along with the work of nationally and internationally recognized artists, on a rotating basis throughout the academic year, and by maintaining the collections management initiative of cataloging and exhibiting works from the University's Permanent Collection in spaces on campus. The UNF Gallery of Art also collaborates with other departments to provide a cross-disciplinary cultural forum for the University campus.
For more information visit the UNF Gallery of Art website.
The Gallery is located in the heart of campus next to Peace Plaza in Founders Hall, Building 2, Suite 1001.
GPS Coordinates: 30.269769, -81.507268
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Compass Globe, 2010
The Compass Globe, purchased and installed in effort to internationalize the UNF Campus, is the centerpiece of a pocket park next to Roy Lassiter Hall.
The granite base of the sculpture is engraved with three quotes:
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” — Mark Twain
“The history of the world is none other than the progress of the consciousness of freedom.” — G. W. F. Hegel
“… no group or nation which seeks advancement and true development can despise or neglect the power of well trained minds…. ” — W.E.B. Du Bois
Artist: Roger Loyson
Bronze with granite base
6.75'H x 5'W x 5'D
Funding for the sculpture was secured through the vice president for Student and International Affairs and the base was donated by Elkins Construction.
Roy Lassiter Hall, Building 8, North Side of Building
GPS Coordinates: 30.269656, -81.506918
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Four Mosaic Columns Alumni Square, 2009-2010
Four spectacular mosaic columns with inset hand-painted glazed images that depict the local culture, flora and fauna, and weather in the Jacksonville area.
Artists for the individual columns:
1. Swamp/Forest, 2009: Eric Dennis, Holly Halford, Kei Horivchi, Emily Kuznia, Spencer Mack, Sam Mandrick, Brittany Newton, Christy McCutchen, Nichole Silver, Andrew Smith
2. Beach/River, 2009: Eric Dennis, Holly Halford, Kei Horivchi, Emily Kuznia, Spencer Mack, Sam Mandrick, Christy McCutchen, Brittany Newton, Nichole Silver, Andrew Smith
3. Jacksonville Sunset and Skyline, 2010: Alex Gotay, Leah Huber, Peter Kamback, Spencer Mack, Sam Mandrick, Chelsea Moothart, Nichole Silver, Wyatt Parlette, Erika Weaver
4. Hurricane/Tornadoes, 2010: Kelly Brown, Aimee Dodds, Chris Hicks, Spencer Mack, Sam Mandrick, Nichole Silver, Wyatt Parlette, Brianna Scott, Samatha Spaniak
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Mosaic of ceramic tile inset with hand-painted glazed images and 3D surprises
19'H x 19"W x 5'C each
Alumni Square, Between Founders Hall (Building 2), Roy Lassiter Hall (Building 8), and Frederick H. Schultz Hall (Building 9)
GPS Coordinates: 30.269431, -81.507216
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Oculus Mosaic in Alumni Square, 2014-2015
This mosaic of ceramic tiles was created with stylized images of Aspidistra elatior, the cast-iron plant, to enhance the columns in the adjacent Alumni Square and its exquisite plantings.
Artists: Paige Cunningham, Avery Dayton, Jason Agatep, Kaitlyn Leeds, Azusa McWilliams, Morgan Olds, Lana Fisher, Mariah Moss, Jillian Olmo, Kevin Reed, Loren Rellah, Matt Stanford, Sara Straus, Adrielle Tecson, Joan Thomson
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic tiles
68"H x 130"W x 408"C
Frederick H. Schultz Hall, Building 9, Opening through First and Second Floor
GPS Coordinates: 30.269173, -81.507217
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History Mosaic, 2019
Through the gift of an anonymous donor, this mosaic with ceramic and glass tiles was created with Florida fauna and typography to enhance the columns in the adjacent Alumni Square and its exquisite plantings.
Artists: Jason Agatep, Martha Gardner, Deborah Moore, Emily Restrepo-Irizarry
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic and glass tiles
2'H x 5'W
Made possible by an anonymous donor
Frederick H. Schultz Hall, Building 9, Second Floor Entrance to the Department of History
GPS Coordinates: 30.269190, -81.507260
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Nest with Osprey Eggs, 2011
An expansive mural of ceramic tiles depicting the typical three large eggs speckled with beige and brown spots that ospreys lay in their nest made mostly of sticks, all hand-painted in multiple layers of earth tones with low-fire glaze and fired up to ten times each.
Fun fact: if you look closely, you can find the self-portraits of all the artists hidden throughout the detailed nest. Who knows, you might even find Waldo.
Artists: Jonathan Byxbe, Silvia de Araujo, Christina Hampton, Chris Hicks, Nichole Silver, Allison Phelps, Judith Robertson, Thomas Stillwell, Amber Williams
Faculty: Nofa Dixon
Ceramic tiles, hand painted with low-fire glaze in multiple layers and fired up to ten times each
9'H x 38'W
Roy Lassiter Hall, Building 8, Southwest Side of Exterior
Made possible with funding from the College of Arts and Sciences
GPS Coordinates: 30.269119, -81.507069
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Parameters, 1988
The first addition of the University’s permanent art collection, Linda Howard’s “Parameters” sculpture that resembles strands of DNA rendered in brushed aluminum, was installed near the stairwell of the John E. Matthews Jr. Computer Science Building in 1988, signaling the beginning of UNF’s wide-ranging acquisition of different pieces.
Artist: Linda Howard
Assistants: Bonnie Durian, Ramon Garcia, Richard Murray
Engineer: Harry Hodson
Brushed Aluminum
Dimensions: Not Available
John E. Mathews, Jr., Computer Science Building, Building 15, Southwest Side
Purchased 1988 with funding by Florida's Art in State Buildings Program (Section 255.043, Florida Statutes)
GPS Coordinates: 30.268833, -81.507037
