There was a discussion about it being a work of art that certainly should be considered, said Andy Gunn, an architect working on the project. In terms of what we were trying to achieve in that area, we felt it would be hard to keep it. Ophelia Parrish will be the new fine arts facility. For the first time in 30 years, all of the fine arts classes and activities will be housed in one building, Jones said. The mural will not be destroyed during renovations, only covered, Jones said.
Some students think the mural is important.
I think it adds a lot to the building, senior Amy Holbo said. I think they would lose a little bit of the building s history if they covered it up. It s kind of ironic that they would cover up a piece of art that has been here so long when the building s intention is to be an art building. Other students, such as senior Stephen Wilke, do not like the mural. It reminds me of a high school as opposed to an academic institution, Wilke said.