UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE Campus information: (704) 251-6600 Location Ramsey Library Artist Robert Johnson Biography Johnson has received many grants, including a N.C. Arts Council Artist Fellowship and Artist Project Grant. He also spends time working with students through public school residency programs. This painter often incorporates a sense of humor and irony in his narrative observations on environmental and societal issues. Title, date Mt. Pisgah, 1997 Artwork, media Painting, acrylic on linen

Project Description A mural with eight panels was created to hang above the reference desk in the concourse area of the library. Each panel represents a different forecast for the future of the natural environment using Mt. Pisgah as the background for the artist's various predictions. The library itself is positioned to provide a view of the mountain in the distance. Pre-selection panel Roger Lesson, architect, Boney Architects; Mel Blowers, professor/university librarian, UNC-A; Tucker Cooke, chairman and professor of art, UNC-A; Ron Reagan, director of Facilities Planning and Construction, UNC-A; Robert Tynes, assistant professor of Art, UNC-A; Elma Johnson, associate professor of Art, UNC-A; ex-officio: Ellie Marsh, associate university librarian for public service, UNC-A; Sherry Medling, program assistant, UNC-A; Jason Watson, art student, RL assistant, UNC-A.