Wings of Thought

Wings of Thought. . , Resembling a bird in flight, Wings of Thought by Richard Deutsch celebrates the University of Delaware's long history and its abiding commitment to academic excellence., Honoring its founder, the Reverend Francis Alison, as well as the many UD faculty who embody Alison's "scholar-schoolmaster " ethos, this iconic hand-carved granite and bronze sculpture was inspired by the University's seal, which depicts an open book. The left-hand page reveals carved images reflecting classical and current knowledge creation. The facing page is left blank, to suggest what is yet to be written by students into the future., Surrounding the sculpture are granite pavers honoring UD's Francis Alison Professors and faculty recognized for excellence in teaching and mentoring., Richard Deutsch's numerous awards include fellowships from the American Academy in Rome and the National Endowment for the Arts. Among his commissions for sculpture and art-integrated environments are significant projects for Stanford University, the Oakland Museum of California and major urban plazas for San Francisco, Oakland and Washington D.C. His sculpture is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco's de Young Museum and the Smithsonian Institution.