Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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rt 8 Music THOMAS WALLACE, Chairperson A.B. and M.A., Brown University B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design After his one good working year on sabbatical from Simmons two years ago, Thomas Wallace returned to find himself chairperson of the Art and Music Department. During his leave, Mr. Wallace painted until he saw new direction in his work which meant a fundamental change in emphasis. He maintained a constant level of pressure on himself, enabling him to recognize the substance of thought in his art. His concentration was not easily achieved. In 1970, Mr. Wallace bought some property in Newton which had a delapidated warehouse on it. Envisioning a working studio, he began a two-year project of fixing and installing heat, water, lights and ceilings. The work absorbed all his time but it has rewarded him with a comfortable chamber for painting. A Simmons professor for nine years, Mr. Wallace has combined his dual interests in art and teaching. He is quick to admit, There are very few people in this country who can live off their painting. Most of the people l know who are successful enough to live on their own teach. The Simmons community with its broad liberal arts orientation offers professors an experience lacking in art schools, Mr. Wallace said. I like the situation because there is more flexibility in relation to what student concerns are. He explained that most art students are non-majors who bring their own set of values into his courses. ln this society, he said, Development of a visual intelligence is probably the weakest part of our education. Reality seems to be more statistical than perceptual. l'd like to see the value and contribution that the art department can make to a liberal education become a stronger part of the student experience.