Nationality
American
Artist Dates
b. 1942
Preview
Date of Work
1969
Date of Work
Winter 12-25-1969
Medium
Pen and ink on paper
Signature
Lower right
Height
21 1/2" (framed)
Width
18 1/2" (framed)
Collection/Provenance
Art & Design Study Collection
Status
Displayed
Location
Gorecki Alumni Center
Additional Information
From Text Panel:
A biologist, cancer researcher, and activist for wellness, Charles Kupchella served as President of UND from 1999-2008. During his administration, the university developed a strong research focus and rose in ranking to within the nation's top 100 research universities. The landscape drawing on display, which was executed a year after Kupchella completed his PhD in physiology, reveals the youthful artistic talent of UND's future President.
Charles Kupchella was President of the University of North Dakota from 1999-2008. The landscape drawing, which was executed a year after Kupchella completed his PhD in physiology, reveals the youthful artistic talent of UND’s future President.
Interestingly, Kupchella’s interest in art making is not unique among UND Presidents. Robert O. Kelley was known to enjoy sketching and also made stained glass pieces. Going further back in time, Frank McVey (President from 1909-17) was known to be active as a painter—especially after leaving UND to become President at The University of Kentucky. George A. Starcher (UND President from 1954-71) also liked to make art and became a prolific artist. UND's current President, Mark Kennedy, also produced a few paintings earlier in his life.