Gates to Power
What does this Artwork represent? This piece is part of my AP 3D Studio Art Portfolio and represents "Gender Equality" (SDG 5)*. The meaning behind piece is very straightforward, the "Barnard College" gates represent Barnard College, and the "Library of Columbia University" (Low Memorial Library) represents Columbia University. The insignificant distance between the two parts of this art piece represent the colleges' relationship with one another. And the fact that the Barnard gates open into the Columbia building shows how Barnard has essentially opened the gates to equal education for women. Why the title? I first got the idea for this piece when touring the Barnard campus. The tour guide mentioned that Columbia was originally an all male university, and Barnard was built as the substitute across the street for women. After many years, as their relationship grew stronger, the two schools merged into one large campus and share resources. ...