Art Awe
Forgotten Paper–A Collection of Paper Left Behind
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orgotten Paper – A Collection of Paper Left Behind is an exhibit composed of a fraction of the forgotten paper collected at and around Menlo College printers during fall finals week.
Instead of recycling the unclaimed printer paper at the Bowman Library, the Menlo College librarians decided to display some of it in order to remind the campus community that we can do better. The concept for Forgotten Paper originated through the team efforts of the librarians. Cheryl Collins, Technical Services Librarian and College Archivist, suggested that an exhibit or display using the collected paper would be a way to raise awareness of the problem, and serve as a reminder to students to print only what is necessary – and that when they print, to retrieve their documents from the printers. Melissa Pincus, then a Menlo Information Services librarian, agreed and drew on her previous experience in retail to conceptualize the idea. Pincus, the paper crumpler and stringer, worked with Dave Chavez from facilities to install the paper garlands from the ceiling in the lobby of Menlo’s library.
Forgotten Paper inspires creative thought about how society can reduce waste, paper, and otherwise build a more sustainable existence.
The 2016 Faculty, Staff, Friends, Alumni, and Student Art Exhibition
The 2016 Faculty, Staff, Friends, Alumni, and Student Art Exhibition included a vibrant selection of photographs, digital prints, paintings, textiles, sculptural wall hangings, and a variety of two-dimensional, mixed-media works. Artists include Terri Givens, Judy Wasmann, Lowell Pratt, Lynne Auld, Nadine Zellner, Jodie Austin, Tricia Soto, Calvin Choi, Michael Pauker, Kristian Hagen, Ryan McJunkin, Felicia Ann, Peggy Crovetto, Mario Navasero, Chaves, David Polka, and Erik Bakke.
Above left, Artist Jodie Austin, right, artist Ryan McJunkin and his wife Carly were awed by art at the opening reception. Right, Marianne Neuwirth and Director of the Menlo College Art Committee Erik Bakke with Michael Pauker’s art work.
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PHOTO BY ANDREY POLIAKOV