WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, CULLOWHEE Campus information: (704) 227-7211 Location Reid Gym 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. from Agnes Scott College and has studied at the Universidad de las Americas, Cholula in Puebla, Mexico. Title, date Working Out, 1996 Artwork, media Sculpture, ceramic

Project Description Three ceramic sculptures of abstract figures stand outside an entrance to the gymnasium. A cross between urn shapes and human forms results in fanciful figures that are larger-than-life. Themes of physical fitness and exercise are suggested by abstract figures lifting weights with their raised arms holding miniature barbells above their shoulders. 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; John Cort, architect, Cort Architectural Group. Ex-officio members: Dr. Rosemarie DePaulo, Andrew Comrie, Dr. Dale Pounds, Dr. Gurney Chambers and Ken Wood, all campus representatives.