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Reading room showcases art by a Cornell staffer\u2014and honors late Board of Trustees chair Peter\u00a0Meinig \u201961, BME \u201962<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Joe Wilensky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a study room on the third floor of Olin Library, a purplish flowering clematis vine appears to snake up one wall, while oversized tiger lilies and columbines blossom on another. In one corner, behind a comfy chair, tubular reddish-orange \u201cfalling star\u201d crocosmia blooms add a vibrant splash of color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dramatic paintings, derived from works by a local botanical illustrator and former library staffer, were installed during the recent renovation of the room, 305 Olin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Already a popular study spot\u2014boasting large windows with picturesque views of Uris Library and the Arts Quad\u2014it\u2019s now even more of a draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During Reunion 2022, the space was dedicated as the Peter C. Meinig 1961 Memorial Reading Room, in honor of the former Board of Trustees chairman<\/a> who died in 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fundraising to support the renovation was led by two of Meinig\u2019s classmates, Dick Tatlow \u201961, BCE \u201962 (who himself passed away in September 2022), and Marshall Frank \u201961, BChemE \u201962.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to new seating and desks accommodating about 20 people, the room now features oversized reproductions of 16 watercolors by milly acharya<\/a>, who lived and worked in Ithaca as an illustrator, educator, and writer for 30 years, including seven as a cataloguer in Olin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artist who created the original watercolors spent seven years as a cataloguer in Olin.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Acharya (who didn\u2019t capitalize her name) died in 2019; her many honors include a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Botanical Artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the original watercolors reproduced in Olin only measured about 16 inches high, they had to be photographed, enlarged onto massive decals, and mounted on the walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carla DeMello, a visual communications specialist for the University Library, spearheaded that process\u2014aiming, she says, \u201cto give the effect of being in a giant garden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Depicting plants and flowers\u2014from thistle and pomegranate to chili peppers, ornamental grasses, even a sprouting garlic plant\u2014they stretch floor to ceiling on various walls, and brighten the columns between windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMilly\u2019s illustrations are exquisitely detailed,\u201d DeMello observes. \u201cWorking with them gave me a rare opportunity to become intimately immersed in her technique and skill.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All photos by Jason Koski\/Cornell University.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published October 7, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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