10A - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARTS WEDNESDAY,JULY11,2001 LAWRENCE AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS INC. 842-8665 2858 2858 Four Wheel Dr. The University of Kansas The University Theatre 2001—2002 SupportingYoungArtists... Creating the Theatre of Tomorrow. University Theatre Series (10th season) Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare October 5, 6, 11, 12**, 13, 14*, 2001 The Cherry Orchard by Antoo Chekhov November 30, December 1, 6, 7**, 8, 9**, 2001 Othello by William Shakespeare Starring Walter Coppage as Othello March 1, 2, 3*, 7, 8**, 9, 2002 South Pacific by Rodgers & Hammerstein April 19, 20, 21*, 25, 26**, 27, 2002 All performances are in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre KUTheatre for Young People Afternoon of the Elves adapted by Y York from the novel by Janet Taylor Litle November 3, 2001 (7 p.m.) Tomato Plant Girl by Wesley Middleton February 9, 2002 (7 p.m.) Formations are in the Composer Power Then Inge Theatre Series Inge Theatre Series Butterfly Kiss by Phyllia Nagy September 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2001 So What's New? by Fatima Diko November 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2001 The Waiting Room by Lisa Loomer February 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2002 The Waiting Room by Lisa Loomer February 14,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,2002 Desdemona,A Play About A Handkerchief by Paula Vogel Lear's Daughters by Eleanor Feinstein and the Women's Theatre Group May 2,3,4,5,7,8,9,2002 Unless noted, all performances are at 7:30 p.m. **2:30 p.m. mastice** **This performance will be signed for the deal or hard- of-bexing Join The University Theatre and FRIENDS Of the THEATRE Toda Season tickets now on sale! Call the Murphy Hall Box Office 785/864-3982 Parade of cows comes to Plaza 300 fiberglass cows are decorated and displayed in the CowParade this year in Kansas City. By Luke Wetzel Kansas staff writer This April, Amy Carlson's career as a muralist and illustrator led her somewhere she never imagined she'd be—a giant warehouse full of bubble-wrapped fiberglass cattle. The warehouse, located on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo., held hundreds of the bovine creatures that were blank canvasses for the artists whose proposals were chosen by a committee. Artists were allowed to select from three different cow poses: standing, grazing and reclining. "It was kind of surreal going in there," Carlson said. "You didn't know they were cows, they were so wrapped up." Carlson is one of six Lawrence artists who lent their talent to the CowParade Kansas City 2001. The cattle, which are sponsored by various businesses and organizations, will be on display in public areas throughout the Kansas City area through Sept. 14. Once the more than 300 cows are removed, they will be auctioned live and on the Internet, with part of the proceeds benefiting the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The American Royal and Friends of the Zoo. Previous CowParades have taken place in Chicago in 1999 and New York City in 2000. Carlson's cow, titled "Cow-melot," is a grazing cow adorned with a fleurs-de-lis covered cape and helmet. Carlson said her idea grew from an interest in medieval costumes and armor. "You know, they used to dress their horses up, so I thought I'd see what this stuff looked like on a cow," she said. "I submitted the proposal the day before the deadline because I forgot about it. I thought, 'I'll just slam this thing together and see what happens.'" After learning her design was selected, Carlson was given a $1,000 and about a month to complete it. She made the cape by sewing together fiberglass screens and screwing them to the cow, then adding layers of fiberglass resin to achieve the desired finish. Carlson, who has also completed public art at Pinckney Elementary school, 810 W. Sixth St. and at the East Lawrence Community Center, 1245 E. 15th St., said the short duration and visibility of the cow parade made it unique. "I just like it because people who don't usually pay attention to art can enjoy it," she said. Dave Loewenstein, a professional muralist who has completed public art in Northern Ireland as well as Lawrence, also completed a cow for the parade. His cow, the "Co-walligator", features a naked artist painting in the belly of an alligator. Loewenstein said the limitations and copyright-forfeiture imposed by the CowParade corporation prompted him to design his cow in a satirical manner. "To me, a Co-walligator is somebody or something that does a poor job of masking its bad intentions," he said. "It'a wolf in sheep's clothing kind of thing." Loewenstein said the CowParade caused a stir among those who saw the cows as the lowest-common denominator of public art. He said a group of artists even Jazzcow Jan Gaumnitz Crown Center approached the Kansas City commission, asking them to spend money on other artistic projects. "I appreciate both points of view," he said. "I'm glad I did it in the long run, although a lot of my artist friends are giving me hell for it. It's getting a lot of people out walking around looking at something that takes some creative output." Lawrence illustrator and KU graduate Kristin Dempsey said she wanted to think of a design that would appeal to Kansas City. What she came up with was a playful twist on the Kansas City barbecue legacy. Her cow features fruits, vegetables and coffee on a pink background. "I decided to do a cow that had no meat on it—and by that I don't mean a skeleton," she said. Dempsey said the unusual shape and uneven surface of the cow made her project more consuming than she predicted. She also had to use acrylic paints instead of her usual oil paints because of the drying time. Despite the obstacles, Dempsey said she was pleased with the result of her month's worth of effort. "It certainly has created quite a stir," she said. "They have succeeded in making themselves quite visible." Comfortable and affordable living. You pick your apartment and we'll do the rest. At Sundance apartments, we have a number of features to make your life easier. From the convenience of our furnished apartments and on site property managers, to the comfort of our scenic views and swimming pool, you will find that Sundance caters to all of your needs.Call 841-5255 today and make an appointment to see Sundance for yourself. 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