WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, CULLOWHEE Campus information: (704) 227-7211 Location Belk Building Artist Kathy Triplett Biography This artist has had works commissioned for NationsBank, Charlotte, NC and Pack Place Arts & Science Center, Asheville, NC, as well as many others. She is a professional ceramic artist who has her own studio in Weaverville, NC. She has a B.A. degree from Agnes Scott College and has studied at the Universidad de las Americas, Cholula in Puebla, Mexico. Title, date The Tools We Use, 1996 Artwork, media Mural, ceramic tiles

Project Description Two ceramic wall pieces are located on opposite walls of the glass bridge area of the Belk building. A series of tiles form an arc that moves across the wall. The tiles are abstractions of shapes that reflect activities of users of the building. Pre-selection panel Bill Buchanan, professor of art, WCU; Robert Godfrey, Art Department head, WCU; Cathy Griffin, professor of art, WCU; Winston Wingo, artist; Dr. C. J. Carter, Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs, WCU; Steve Kaufman, architect, Reece, Nowland, & McElrath. Ex-officio members: Dr. Rosemarie DePaulo, Andrew Comrie, Dr. Dale Pounds, Dr. Gurney Chambers and Ken Wood, all campus representatives.