UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE Campus information: (704) 251-6600 Location Justice Center Physical Education Building Artist George Handy Biography Handy is recognized as an important ceramic colorist. He lives in western North Carolina where he has been working since 1975. One of his dinnerware patterns was recently chosen for the Smithsonian Museum's ceramics collection. Title, date Passing the Baton, 1997 Artwork, media Mural, ceramic tile

Project Description A mural composed of ceramic tile and mixed media covers one lobby wall of the center. About 20 figures are displayed in various positions of movement, some holding athletic equipment such as balls or batons. Some of the figures change color in a holographic effect as the viewer moves past the mural, making a statement about movement and the impact of an individual's perception on color, and, perhaps race. Pre-selection panel Mike Freeman, architect, Padgett and Freeman Architects, P.A.; Dr. Cheryl McClary, chairman and assistant professor of Health and Fitness, UNC-A; Laura Johnson, assistant athletic director UNC-A; Tucker Cooke, chairman and professor of art, UNC-A; Ron Reagan, director of Facilities Planning and Construction, UNC-A; Dan Millspaugh, associate professor of Art, UNC-A; Elma Johnson, associate professor of Art, UNC-A; ex-officio: Amanda Brewer, student, UNC-A; Bernard Davis, student, UNC-A; Sherry Medling, program assistant, UNC-A.