I had been doing these for a while before it occurred to me that, while I was sending out all these feelers to try to find out what the environment and arts scene was like here, I was making these objects that looked like feelers. Without even realizing it, I was expressing my experience in my work. Gudjonsdottir is one of the dozens of sculptors who will participate in the second annual Sculpture on the Green outdoor exhibition next weekend in McCorkle Place on the UNC campus. Sponsored by the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission, the free show will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with Sunday's Apple Chill festival. Prospective sites include outdoor locations at the public library, police department, Fire Station No. 1 and Chapel Hill Museum.
Public art enhances our lives and our community.
When you think of Chapel Hill, among the things you think of are Michael Brown's murals all over town. I think Chapel Hill needs more public art. That's how you build support for the arts. Last year's inaugural event drew 61 artists and untold viewers. One piece was selected for purchase by the town.