Public Artwork Project

Mike Ruff, Sarah Leib, Mikey Tsama

Aesthetics and Design

February 21, 2011

Microphone Sculpture (Right outside of Clowes Hall)

For our project we decided to build a microphone out of wire located right in the front lawn of Clowes Memorial Hall. Built into the microphone will also be speakers, so that whenever there is an event at Clowes, the appropriate song will play through the microphone. In the case of no event, the microphone can play a variety of different kinds of music throughout the day. The microphone will also be able to rotate 360 degrees, allowing spectators to view the art work from every angle imaginable.

The reason why a microphone seemed appropriate to construct is because of the importance Clowes Memorial Hall has not only to Butler University, but also to the city of Indianapolis. With something as basic as a microphone, the numerous of world famous musicians, actors and actresses that have performed at Clowes Hall would not be able to showcase their form of art. Also, Clowes Hall is right alongside Hinkle Field house as one of the main attractions on Butler’s campus.

The reason why we think our microphone should be chosen as the public artwork to be displayed on campus is because not only is the placement ideal to have a piece of public art, but because everyone can relate as why the microphone is in front of the theater and not only is it visually appealing, it has audio for all ages to enjoy.