If you’ve been walking around the Memorial Union or Coover Hall, you might have noticed two new sculptures — both of these pieces were crafted by well-known artists.

The piece in front of Coover Hall is titled “The Moth” and was designed by Mac Adams. It consists of three individually shaped parts and sits in the middle of a concrete-brick sphere. The story behind the moth is in its ISU connection.

“‘The Moth’ was inspired by the true story of a moth that flew into one of the first computer systems and fried the system circuits; furthermore, this is how the computer ‘bug’ got its name,” said Allison Juull, collections management and communication specialist with University Museums.

The other sculpture, titled “Whirlwind” and crafted by Stanton Sears, is located on the lawn in front of the new south entrance to the Memorial Union.

A plaque on the base of the bronze-colored sculpture reads: “Going to college should pick a person up and set him or her down in a new place with new ideas and a deeper understanding of the world.”

Students walking past have taken notice of the pieces.

“[‘Whirlwind’] brings a great perspective and beauty to an already beautiful campus,” said Casey Mattingly, senior in agricultural business.

Other students like the plaque that accompanies the sculpture.

“I really like the plaque, and this art defines us more as such a beautiful university,” said Matt Griak, sophomore in hotel, restaurant and institution management.

Some students said the design of “Whirlwind” brings to mind personal experiences.

“I enjoyed the new artwork displayed in front of the campus union,” said Corey Brown, freshman in construction engineering. “The artist’s statement has some good insight to the life of a college student.”

On Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden will be dedicated south of the Memorial Union and by the Hub. Some of the works included in the sculpture garden were created by Bill Barrett, Christian Peterson and Harriet Bart.

If you would like to see other art on campus, new and old, you can join the Art Walk, which is a tour of selections from the Art on Campus Collection and will start with the newest additions to campus. The event takes place at noon on Sept. 17 outside the west entrance of Coover Hall.

Mac Adams, designer of “The Moth”

Mac Adams was born in South Wales and attended the Cardiff College of Art and Design, and Rutgers, the state university of New Jersey. He is currently a professor at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

Stanton Sears, designer of “Whirlwind”

Stanton Spears attended the Rhode Island School of Design and Pennsylvania State University. He is currently an associate professor of art at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn.

Museums on campus:

Brunnier Art Museum

Farm House Museum

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden