“In the finished project, the zigzags of the pencil points form a pattern that adds to the tapestry-like look. Yardsticks, attached to the bottom for weight, underscore the idea of measuring students’ academic performances.” Karla Kane, “Artist makes point with pencils: Sculpture skewers standardized testing, celebrates art in schools,” Palo Alto Weekly, Arts & Entertainment, March 23, 2012. http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=16556