Wall of Discovery - Minneapolis, MN - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

This installation was designed to celebrate the discoveries, inventions and creations of alumni and faculty of the University that have brought significant changes to the world in which we live.

The method used to capture the work was first to create an extensive list of notable U of M graduates in as many fields as possible. Extensive research was done by Minneapolis design firm LA ink that led to the finding of many original hand written notes and diagrams chronicling the discoveries by these scholars. The documents were then scanned and retouched, pixel by pixel, until they looked as if they were rendered in chalk on a chalkboard. 20 Glass edge lit panels were also designed to both illuminate the walkway and possibly inspire current students toward future discoveries.

An installation of this nature has never before been attempted by a major institution like the University of Minnesota.

The Artwork was submitted to the SEGD design competition in 2007 and won their "Honor Award" the highest achievement category.

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Media (materials) used: blackboard and glass Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): north wall on the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science building on the Twin Cities campus Date of creation or placement: 2007 Title: Not listed Artist: Not listed

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