Fragments from the Library of Babel

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  Mock-Ups of Proposed Mural

  This photograph shows Professor Erik Waterkotte showing some of the mock-ups created by the students. The faculty and students visited the Architecture Library several times and photographed the space. They then superimposed their mock-ups on photographs of the walls.
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  Student Myrthe Biesheuvel Working on a Large-Format Sheet

  Student Myrthe Biesheuvel is seen here working on one of the large-format sheets that was digitally printed.
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  Image from Canvas Course Site

  Photograph was taken during the librarians' visit to the art studio. This image shows an examples of artwork that students examined for inspiration.
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  Students Collaborating on a Digitally Printed Sheet

  Four students are collaborating on one of the large-format sheets that was digitally printed/. This example shows an incorporation of imagery from nature.
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  List of Students' Mural Mock-Ups

  This image shows a section of the Canvas course site that lists several mock-ups created by students. The faculty and students visited the Architecture Library several times and photographed the space. They then superimposed their mock-ups on photographs of the walls.
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  Printed Large-Format Sheet

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  Close-Up of Large-Format Sheet

  This is a close-up photograph of one of the large-format sheets that was digitally printed using software like Photoshop.
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  Close-Up of Large-Format Sheet

  This is a close-up photograph of one of the large-format sheets that was digitally printed using software like Photoshop.
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  West Wall with the Front Desk

  Photograph show the west wall near the entrance to the architecture library. Students staffing the front desk can be seen below.
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  Section of East Wall near Entrance

  This small section of the mural shows pieces installed near the front entrance to the architecture library.
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  East Wall with Book Stacks

  This photograph shows the east wall near the library entrance and the tops of the books stacks below.
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  Profile Photo of Samantha Casali

  Photograph of UNC Charlotte student and artist Samantha Casali
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  Faculty and Staff Installing the Mural

  Photograph shows Professor Godlewska and Chris Shores from Facilities Management installing the mural using scaffolding.
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  Faculty Installing the Mural

  Photograph shows Professors Godlewska and Waterkotte installing the mural using scaffolding.
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  Scaffolding for the Mural Installation

  Photograph show the scaffolding built by staff from Facilities Management to help with the mural installation.
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  Facilities Management Staff Installing the Mural

  Photograph shows Facilities Management staff member Chris Shores during the installation process.
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  Faculty and Staff Installing the Mural

  Photograph shows Professor Godlewska and Chris Shores from Facilities Management installing the mural using scaffolding. Hanging materials can also be seen in the foreground.
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  Installation with Faculty, Students, and Facilities Staff

  Photograph shows Professor Godlewska, facilities staff Chris Shores, and student Kianna Balla planning the mural layout and installation.
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  Faculty Installing the Mural

  Photograph shows Professors Godlewska and Waterkotte installing the mural using scaffolding.
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  Faculty and Staff Installing the Mural

  Photograph shows Professors Godlewska and Waterkotte and Chris Shores from Facilities Management installing the mural using scaffolding.
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  Front Desk with Mural in the Background

  Photograph shows two students working at the front desk in the architecture library shortly after the mural was installed.
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  Panel and Reception Audience

  Photograph shows attendees from both Atkins Library and College of Arts + Architecture during the student artist panel and reception. Attendees shown include Dean Anne Moore from the library and Dean Ken Lambla from the college.
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  Panel and Reception Audience

  Photograph shows attendees from both Atkins Library and College of Arts + Architecture during the student artist panel and reception.
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  Student Panel Addressing COA+A Faculty

  Photograph shows the five students who participated in the artist talk addressing members of the College of Arts + Architecture and Atkins Library.
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  Preparing for the Final Critique

  The students bring mural pieces to the architecture library for the final critique and exam.