Original Designs by Dale Johnson in keeping with the Original Carvings
24″ x 12″ x 8″
(two of eighteen added to the building)
Originally built just after World War Two, the Atherton Union was originally ornamented with a series of carvings similar to these, which were commissioned when the building we remodeled in the mid-1990’s.
Original Designs by Dale Johnson in keeping with the Original Carvings
24″ x 12″ x 8″
(two of eighteen added to the building)
I designed and myself and the crew carved an additional eighteen decorative panels for the new addition. Each one was different, but also part of a related pair.
Original Designs by Dale Johnson in keeping with the Original Carvings
24″ x 12″ x 8″
(two of eighteen added to the building)
The originals seemed to have a facial character, so I tried to bring that into the design a bit.
Original Designs by Dale Johnson in keeping with the Original Carvings
24″ x 12″ x 8″
(two of eighteen added to the building)
The pairs are related by their organic structure more than anything else. They are meant to blend in with the original building, and they do.
Original Designs by Dale Johnson in keeping with the Original Carvings
24″ x 12″ x 8″
(two of eighteen added to the building)
Adding my own touch to a major University is an honor. I have done several projects with Butler, and evry time I visit the campus I am struck by what a clean and cool place it is. I am proud to be part of the campus.
Original Carvings
24″ x 12″ x 8″
These are from the original building, and demonstrate the style I was asked to emulate.