Bethel University Art

Art in the Library

Art reflects meaning, values, and form from its culture of origin. This exhibit expresses artists voice and vision from our Bethel community.

A Walk With Carol II

Painted by David Hansen in memory of his mother Carol Hansen.

In the Fall of 2024 we celebrated the life and legacy of Carol Hansen.

Carol was a Collection Development Librarian at Bethel University for over 30 years.

Rhonda Gilbraith, Associate Director, spoke fondly of Carol's legacy:

"Carol was always an art lover. In fact she confided to me that she played a little favoritism with the Art Department, devoting an extra measure of her time and even library budget to a program that she loved and admired. Since Carol's passing, I've thought about how much it would mean to Carol and to this library to have one of David's pieces in the place where she invested so much of herself. This painting which so beautifully reflects her essence is the fulfillment of that dream."

Today, the library continues a close collaboration with the art department as an extension of Carol's Legacy.

About the Artist

Davis Hansen is an art director, painter and printmaker. He was born in Minnesota and educated at Parsons School of Design in New Your, where he studied painting, history and graphic and communications design. Growing up in Minnesota, he was surrounded and facinated by nature and wildlife. As a painter and designer elements of the natural world and natural forms are still heavily represented in his work.

Legacy, Rememberance, & Making - Primetime Presentation

Remembering Carol Hansen - Bethel Librarian 1971 - 2007

A Walk With Carol II - Painting by David L. Hansen

All Souls - Poem by Jennifer G. Stewart

Michelle Wingard - Commentary on Art