Photo by Daniel Parsons
Joshua "Butters" Hendrenin riding in the 2015 Adams State Homecoming Parade.
Often described by friends as "larger than life," the late Adams State University alumnus Joshua "Butters" Hendren, Class 2010, could often be seen riding his custom tall bicycle. A psychology major, Hendren also took art classes establishing close bonds with students and faculty.
To
help preserve the memory of Hendren, Art Professor Eugene Schilling and art
graduate student Alicia Hess embellished his distinct bicycle, adding an iron
casting of Hendren’s face which Hendren created while a student. Schilling worked
with faculty, students, and staff across campus to mount the tall bicycle sculpture
to an outside wall of the Art Building.
A
dedication of the bicycle will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, April 6, following
an artist lecture and prior to the Cloyde Snook exhibit "Fe!" closing
reception.
For more information call the Art Department at
719-587-7823.
