Public Art on Campus - Michael Kennaugh
ART ON CAMPUS
Me and My Arrow
Year: 2014medium: Oil on Canvas
Location: Reaud Honors College
In discussing the title of the painting, Kennaugh wrote: “The title came from a Harry Nilsson song, ‘Me and My Arrow.’ When I first came to Houston in 1990, I was using arrows in my work as symbols for the direction of my life, direction of the wind, water, etc. I later abandoned the arrow image.... Many years later, I came across Nilsson and was astounded as to how influential this artist was to many artists today. When I heard Arrow, I thought it was about a man concerned with the direction of his life and where he was going. I didn't know that the song is really about a man and his dog! As this painting progressed, I noticed there were several arrow type forms in the composition. I think it was that song that was lurking in my memory... in my subconscious. So I titled it ‘Me and My Arrow’.” Kennaugh was delighted to know the painting would be hanging in the location where his former college dorm had been.