Collective Vision
Collective Vision: A Quarter-Century of Texas Tech University System Public Art Collection
By Emily Wilkinson, Ph.D., Executive Director of the TTU System Public Art Collection
Support the TTU System Public Art Collection by purchasing our first ever coffee‑table book celebrating 25 years of commissioned artworks and world-renowned artists who have shaped the Texas Tech University System Public Art Collection.
Why This Book Matters
Public art is a common sight on many university campuses, from the halls of academic buildings to football stadiums, to sculpture dispersed outside. But these captivating artworks do more than beautify campus. These artworks can aid in providing crucial learning experiences for students outside of the classroom. These artworks showcase our history, aid in place‑making, and create community in a tangible way.
Collective Vision documents how 25 years of commissioned art has transformed TTU System campuses across Texas, from Lubbock to El Paso and beyond. Through 235 pages and beautiful photographs, the book traces ideas, the creative process, and humanity etched into steel, stone, glass, and light.
Whether you’re a current student, alumni, an art lover, or simply curious about the stories behind a world‑class collection, this volume brings those installations into your living room.
Price: $65+ Tax & Shipping
Special thanks to The CH Foundation for funding this publication.
Every page is a work of art — here’s a peek inside.
What You Get
- Hardcover, 9.5 × 12.5 in., 235 pages
- Full color images of the artwork shot by award‑winning photographer Artie Limmer
- Special insights into the creation behind many of the artworks and history of the collection
- Concept drawings from the artists and a look inside the public art commissioning process
- Index of all artworks across all TTU System campuses
”Art has the power to change lives and, through them, change the world.
Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.Chancellor
