Procession
A man by the name of Malcom X once said, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today” (Malcolm X). The preceding quote is pertinent for all of us students here at ISU, but sometimes we can’t just remember a quote, we need something solid and tangible that is more of a constant reminder. Here at ISU we have just that in a piece of art titled Procession. Procession has a rich history, it is interpreted in an interesting way, and it is very important to every student at ISU.
A big thing surrounding pieces of art is the history behind the piece. Procession was created by an artist by the name of Michaela Mahady. She built it for LeBaron hall in 2006. There are 4 influential figures
in the glass panel piece of art. The four in it are Abraham Lincoln, Christian Petersen, Helen LeBaron Hilton, and Thomas Hill. Abraham Lincoln is featured in it because had he not signed the Morrill Act, Iowa State University might not have existed. Christian Petersen was the first permanent artist-in-residence in the nation and resided at Iowa State from 1934 to 1955. Helen LeBaron Hilton is recognized in it for her 23 years of being the Dean of the College of Home Economics, which makes sense seeing as LeBaron hall is named after her and it is a building used for the College of Human Sciences. And finally Thomas hill, who is commonly referred to as Dr. Hill, is on it because he currently holds the position of Vice President of Student Affairs. As shown above, Procession is not like most pieces of art, it has a rich history that all students at Iowa State can relate to. Some works of art in the Art on Campus Collection have interpretations that only apply to people who, for example, are engineers and like the piece of art in front of the Black Engineering building. However, Procession is a piece that has an interesting interpretation that all students can relate to and remember every time they walk past. Along the bottom of mural of glass is the following quote by Mark Twain, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover” (cite as a pdf) This quote is just very powerful, eye opening, and inspiring. After reading it, I interpret that we as students at Iowa state need to realize the endless opportunities that are provided to us just by attending Iowa State. It is trying to show us the never ending amount of possibilities we have in our road to success. I really think that this mural of glass panels is what influenced ISU’s slogan of “Chose your adventure at Iowa State”. Procession is arguably the most important and relatable piece of art on campus for students. Every time a student walks by it, it is a constant that we are blessed with the endless opportunities that are given to us that we take for granted every day. The mural doesn’t just remind us of the opportunities we have, it is a piece that is specific to Iowa State that is meant to celebrate the past, present, and future students of Iowa State. In the last figure of the mural it is a child looking at a turtle in awe. It is meant to represent all students in their unique paths to success. There truly are no limitations to succeeding here at Iowa State. All of the resources needed for a fruitful college experience and for a prosperous future are at our finger tips or just a short walk to the library or a building to meet with a professor during office hours. Procession is a constant reminder that we have all of that here through its rich history, the way it is interpreted, and how important it is to students.
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We valiantly struggle to do our best, and pass within the necessary limits. Some breezed by on the wings of their genius while some studied day and night to keep up with our peers. Whichever of these you were, you worked hard enough to make it here. We are watched on by these people who have seen us this far, and will be there for us farther.
Staff Writers. "10 Salient Studies on the Arts in Education." Online Colleges. 6 Sept. 2011. Web. 25 Feb. 2015. .
For the past 13 years of our education we have been on a journey - a journey full of experiences, challenges and accomplishments. We have made it through elementary, middle and high school. It hasn't always been what we expected and certainly not easy, but as we progressed down the road, we stretched ourselves to reach across barriers and found ourselves in new and expanding roles. We were given the opportunity to explore our interests and discover what really excites us. We have become more independent and complete individuals. Our growth and self-discovery has placed us here tonight.