Thursday July 31, 2003 Online Since 1996 Vol. 77 No. 55

The Appalachian | In Focus
17th annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition by Ashley Hawks
Contributing Writer
   The winner of the 17th annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition was named last Saturday.
    John Hooker from Chicago, with his sculpture “O,” took home first place along with $5,500. The concrete and steel sculpture is located in front of the Broyhill Music Center. Gentle praised the sculpture for its molecular like quality.
    The annual sculpture competition features emerging artists from across the United States. The competition was one of the last events of An Appalachian Summer Festival.
    Denise Ringler, director of marketing and public relations in the Office of Cultural Affairs was pleased with the Appalachian Summer Festival.
    “We are very thrilled with the festival, the response to a lot of the programs was really overwhelming this year,” Ringler said.
    The annual Rosen competition took place at various locations on Appalachian State University’s campus.
    The 10 artists featured in the competition were selected and judged by juror Glen Gentele.
    Gentele serves as executive director of the internationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park.
    The annual Rosen competition is made possible by the support of Martin and Doris Rosen. The Rosens are faithful supporters of the arts and continue to promote the arts in the community.
    Gentle selected the pieces for this year’s 2003-2004 competition and named the top three finalists.
    “I know that each person has their own definition of art and I realize it is up to each person to make their own interpretation, however, I just think it looks like a great big powdered doughnut,” said student Kristen Curfman.
    Wendy Klemperer, from Brooklyn took home second prize with her sculpture “Prey” and Brian Gustafson received third prize for his sculpture “Booth.”
Josh Brown | Chief Photographer
Pictured left To right, John Hooker’s sculpture “O,” Wendy Klemperer’s sculpture “Prey” and Brian Gustafson’s sculpture “Booth.”
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