Villanova University's campus is home to Jay Dugan's striking sculpture, "Awakening," affectionately dubbed the "Oreo" due to its resemblance to the popular cookie. Located in front of Dougherty Hall, the sculpture features three white travertine pylons from Italy and a twelve-foot-high black marble disk with two circular openings, sourced from North Africa. Weighing a massive 28 tons, "Awakening" represents the transformative journey of learning. Dugan crafted this abstract piece over 500 hours in Italy, intending to symbolize the intellectual and personal growth experienced by students at Villanova. The geometric shapes embody the awakening to limitless knowledge and new dimensions of life.
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