David Faux, interpretation specialist at University Museums, led the spring semester’s first art walk Wednesday, touring much of the art that Parks Library has to offer.

“Hidden Treasures” focused on some of the art that is often overlooked by visitors.

The tour began with “Prairie Sky,” created in 2004 by Kurt Anderson. Although the artist’s stated intent was to capture the sky post-storm, some visitors see the painting as awaiting for the storm. Whatever the beholder may see, Faux said the intent of the artist is not to persuade viewers, but rather help them come to their own interpretation.

“I don’t want the viewer to change their mind about what they’re seeing. The intent of artists is to really connect with you,” Faux said.

The next stop was to classroom 134, or more specific, the doorways.

The doors of this room and the walls surrounding them are covered from top to bottom in paint and wood panels. These were completed by Sticks Inc. in collaboration with Sarah Grant.

Although these objects are totally original, like most of the art on campus, they are connected to, and draw inspiration from, the work of Grant Wood and Christian Petersen.

“You can see the tying of the juxtaposition there, taking the universe and tying it into something local and connect it to the students,” Faux said.

The final stop came on the second floor, where Faux took the visitors through portraits of the past Iowa State University presidents.

“When President Leath’s portrait is finished, it will go up there with the others in the Periodical Room,” Faux said.