Roots of Knowledge collection
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains materials created in the development of the Roots of Knowledge window; notes written by faculty and Holdman studio staff, pieces of stained glass, concept sketches, digital renderings of the windows, items related to the unveiling ceremony, posters and flyers related to subsequent events held in the the gallery.
Dates
- 2008-2022
Creator
- Holdman Studios (Organization)
- Utah Valley University (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access note
Access to the collection is open with assistance from the archivist or staff.
Conditions Governing Use note
Open for research. Copyright for official University records is held by Utah Valley University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Biographical/Historical note
Conceived by Utah artist Tom Holdman and former Utah Valley University President Matthew Holland, Roots of Knowledge combines the work, guidance, and study of 40+ professional artists, 26 UVU scholars and hundreds of UVU students. Roots of Knowledge was unveiled as a permanent installation in the Fulton Library – the heart of the campus – on Nov. 18, 2016. The project was made possible through a public private initiative led by UVU and Holdman Studios with funding from a generous donor community. The west-facing window wall is lit by natural light, and the gallery has become a space for ongoing university events and thought leadership, where the arts and education can flourish.
A fusion of art, education, and public space, Roots of Knowledge starts with the dawn of humanity and ends with the present day. The series of stained glass windows chronicles the human quest for intellectual advancement and progress. The panes are vibrantly colored glass paintings and interpretations of world history, including major inventions such as the Mayan Calendar and the printing press; important figures such as Joan of Arc and the Kangxi Emperor; major world events, such as Scotland’s Declaration of Arbroath and the American Civil Rights Movement; and thousands of other historical figures, tools, and events. Altogether, Roots of Knowledge incorporates thousands of pieces of glass, as well as actual rock, fossils, coins, meteorite, petrified wood, and coral.
Extent
18.71 Linear Feet (20 containers)
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials relating to the Roots of Knowledge stained glass window located in the Bingham Gallery of the Fulton Library at UVU.
Arrangement note
Series arrangement as follows: Development, Holdman Studios, Informational Material, Unveiling Ceremony, Activities and Events, Concept Art, Large cut glass, Medium cut glass, Small cut glass, Tiny cut glass, Tools, Roots of Knowledge Artifacts, Newspaper articles, Concept Art sketch book, Event posters, Oversized glass, Oversized concept art, Mind maps
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Gift of Fulton Library and Holdman Studios
Acknowledgment of Bias and Harmful Content
The Sutherland Archives recognizes there are materials in our collections that may be offensive or harmful. Materials may contain language or depictions that are racist, sexist, Eurocentric, ableist, homophobic, etc. We present such materials unaltered to preserve context and to present a complete historical record. Sutherland Archives staff is making efforts to update our finding aids to acknowledge offensive content.
- Artists’ brushes Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Artists’ tools Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Glass painting and staining Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Holdman Studios
- Holdman, Tom, 1970-
- Holland, Matthew Scott, 1966-
- McPherson, Kate
- Oscarson, R. Cameron
- Public art Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Stained glass windows Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Stained glass windows--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Utah Valley University
- Utah Valley University. Library
- Utah--History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Wolfley, Ross S.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rebekah Westrup, Archives Specialist
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2022 March: Edited for description and organization errors; Amy Roberts, Archives Specialist.
- 2022 October: Materials added to collection (see related accessions); Amy Roberts, Archives Specialist.
Repository Details
Part of the Fulton Library George Sutherland Archives Repository
800 West University Parkway
MS 145
Orem Utah 84058 United States
