Thanks
for the Coverage
When Professor Emeritus Robert Bechtle discovered
his "slightly naughty" artistic process of projecting
photo images onto a canvas and then filling in the details, he found,
"That was like a curtain lifting on all kinds of possibilities"
("Inside the Photoreal World of Robert Bechtle," Spring
2006).
When someone lifts a curtain we get the inside view, the inside
story. I had seen the extraordinary exhibition of Bechtle's paintings,
highlighting 30 years of his work. But the University magazine profile
gave us that larger view: the story behind the canvas.
Throughout the piece, Rachel Howard added depth and range to the
portrait of Bechtle, filling in many of the details his life we
might not have seen or imagined. Thank you for lifting the curtain
on this artist's life, and providing us with an insightful profile
of yet another of the talented artists, writers, scholars who contribute
to the vibrant artistic atmosphere one finds at SF State.
Toni Mirosevich
Associate Professor
Creative Writing, SF State
It was
a thrill to see Professor Emeritus Bob Bechtle's watercolor
painting on the cover of the University magazine, reminding us
of our distinctive Bay Area light (on those precious sunny days
at least) and our distinguished faculty in the Art Department
here. Many of our current faculty and alumni are also receiving
critical acclaim for their creative work, further expanding the
University's legacy in the arts.
Thanks for this recognition of the importance of the arts on our
campus.
Mark Johnson
Professor and
Gallery Director
Art Department, SF State
Kudos
Your spring issue certainly riveted my attention.
I read it cover to cover, including the President's Message, and
took a long, hard look at the birds on the inside back cover.
Keep up the excellent work.
John Heath
B.A., '50
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Editor's
Note
Notice
anything different about our cover? We are no longer
SFSU, but rather SF State Magazine. The magazine
title is consistent with the new University logo. The new name
emphasizes one of the best characteristics of the campus -- the
great city in which it's located. Research indicates that SF State
is the abbreviation most people use in the first place. It's also
easier to pronounce than "SFSU" (just try saying it
five times fast). For a free window decal of the logo, simply
send your name and address (and years attended/graduated, if an
alum) to logo@sfsu.edu
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