Marty Kermeen, an internationally known labyrinth sculptor from Plano, Ill. and owner of Artistic Pavers, will lead the team. Several months of planning lie ahead before Kermeen arrives, however. NIU Art Museum officials already have met with members of the community and the local government bodies to discuss the proposal, answer questions and collect input. Jeff Saward, a labyrinth historian from England, is the special guest lecturer for the upcoming lecture series. Saward will discuss the most important examples of ancient labyrinths from around the world.
Ample parking is available in the adjacent lot.
Please note this lecture is scheduled on a Thursday evening . Avra Liakos, associate professor of art history at NIU, will discuss the art historical and cultural significance of the labyrinth and related patterns in antiquity. Laura Bird, instructor of English at NIU, will discuss the labyrinth as spiritual pilgrimage. Tari Rowland, a graduate student in the Department of History at NIU, will discuss the meanings and uses of the medieval garden labyrinth. Lecture dates are subject to change because of professional commitments.