VOL. XVI, NO. 6
JANUARY 10, 1975
Hidden Meaning
Found in Mural
Found in Mural
Angels announce the coming of Christ. Many walk with Him, but many flee. This is what one sees in the social science area of the Library Resource Center.
The painting was installed early in the 1971-72 school year. It was purchased by the Art Department from Maine West alumnus George Bethurem '67 and donated to the LRC. Fittingly, the painting was placed in the social science area. It is a work of substantial social comment.
George painted it during his senior year at Bradley University. He used acrylic paints on canvas. George also was commissioned to paint the Warrior picture in the Rider Gym.
During his senior year at Maine West he was awarded the Art Department Award, and he earned a scholarship to Bradley University. He won many awards during his years at Maine West.
Many people felt negatively about the picture when it was purchased - possibly because of all the long haired people in the picture, even though it is evident that none represent the anti-establishment feeling associated with the 1960's.
The painting was installed early in the 1971-72 school year. It was purchased by the Art Department from Maine West alumnus George Bethurem '67 and donated to the LRC. Fittingly, the painting was placed in the social science area. It is a work of substantial social comment.
George painted it during his senior year at Bradley University. He used acrylic paints on canvas. George also was commissioned to paint the Warrior picture in the Rider Gym.
During his senior year at Maine West he was awarded the Art Department Award, and he earned a scholarship to Bradley University. He won many awards during his years at Maine West.
Many people felt negatively about the picture when it was purchased - possibly because of all the long haired people in the picture, even though it is evident that none represent the anti-establishment feeling associated with the 1960's.
There is an element of majesty in the picture. Christ, with His traditional halo replaced by an airplane directly behind Him, demands respect from any and all onlookers.
Individuality lines each face. One finds questioning looks on some faces, indifference on others. A few betray anxiety and even fear. One face shows a remarkable resemblance to the late Jim Hendrix.
One person is hurrying up subway steps. He is afraid of missing his flight or Christ. Maybe he is afraid of missing both.
Everyone who looks at Bethurem's art piece sees something different and each will find something new upon each examination of it. Many people look at the painting, but few actually see it. One must study each individual face in the picture.
The painting instills awe in anyone who seriously studies it. It can be described in many ways, but the most fitting description is "an experience."
Individuality lines each face. One finds questioning looks on some faces, indifference on others. A few betray anxiety and even fear. One face shows a remarkable resemblance to the late Jim Hendrix.
One person is hurrying up subway steps. He is afraid of missing his flight or Christ. Maybe he is afraid of missing both.
Everyone who looks at Bethurem's art piece sees something different and each will find something new upon each examination of it. Many people look at the painting, but few actually see it. One must study each individual face in the picture.
The painting instills awe in anyone who seriously studies it. It can be described in many ways, but the most fitting description is "an experience."