It’s a small world.
Hello alumni,
I hope that all of you enjoyed the holidays. I know I certainly did! My holiday break included Christmas in San Diego and New Years in my hometown of Pekin, Ill. During my short time in San Diego, my family and I took a trip up to La Jolla to experience the beautiful coastline and the fresh sea air. My sister, Audrey, suggested that we visit the La Jolla location of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. (There are two locations for MCASD, and the other one is located in downtown San Diego.) Audrey suggested the art museum with me in mind. I don’t think my family exactly knows what my job is, but they do know that it is art-related. (:
An immense, delightfully freakish sculpture is installed in front of the entrance to the museum. Moving closer, I was delighted to discover that this prominent piece was created by Nathan Mabry (`01 ceramics). I had the opportunity to have lunch with Nathan at the H & R Block Artspace when he visited campus last spring as a distinguished lecturer. I have read glowing reviews of his exhibits, but I had never seen his work in person before, so stumbling upon one of his sculptures, “Process Art (Dead Men Don’t Make Sculpture),” while on vacation was an unexpected treat.
