Standing proud on the west-facing wall of Skyline Tower apartments is “Alma Mater,” a tall and vibrant portrait of the statue of the same name. Designed by artist Levar Hoard and painted by Ryan “Yanoe” Sarfati and Eric “Zoueh” Skotnes in 2022, the artwork is a stunning rendition of one of the University’s most iconic cultural symbols.
The painting is a striking sight on the Campustown skyline, as the statue’s visage is flanked by pink floral growths and mandalic purple symbols. “Alma Mater” faces the setting sun day after day, speaking to the resolute spirit of the student body and the lasting significance of the University’s values.
Its place marks a milestone for the statue’s legacy, immortalizing its presence on campus with a 160-foot-tall artistic snapshot that reminds students and non-students alike of the esteem and tradition associated with its muse.
Visible all the way down Green Street, this massive fixture of campus artistry watches over campus from sunup to sundown, keeping a proud and persistent eye on the very students it stands for.
