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| Art and Science |
We are interested in the ways in which science can inform the creation of art and the ways that art can be used to bring scienctfic concepts to non scientific audiences. Below are some of the ways in which we have explored this connection. If you would be interested in working as an artist in the lab or in using art-science lessons in your classroom, please contact Dr. Nicole Gerardo. |
| The First (Annual?) Art-Science Evening |
On November 18th, 2010 we hosted an informal gathering to explore how concepts in evolutionary biology can be depicted using visual art. Students and researchers each picked a topic and created a small painting, collage or other visual art piece that depicted that concept. These works were then displayed in the O Wayne Rollins Research Center lobby. |
| Student Artists in Labs |
Since 2009, undergraduates Kelly Gracia and Julie Chang have worked alongside researchers in the lab to learn about the systems and tools studied and utilized in the lab. Based on their experiences, they have created artistics pieces using microbes (bacteria and fungi) isolated from fungus-growing ant gardens. They are currently working on a final piece to be displayed as part of the Student Reserach Symposium. |
| Art and Science After School Program |
Kelly Gracia and Julie Chang developed a six-week middle school program to teach students about both concepts in art and evolution. Each week focused on one theme in evolution and one concept in visuals arts. They worked with students at Redan Middle School. This project was funded by Emory's SIRE program. |
| Other Art-Science Projects |
Museum of Scientifically Accurate Brain Art Wood Brain Art Embedded Systems and Kinetic Art, an art-science course for undergraduates Phage Art -- Art Inspired by Viruses Animated Evolution Created with Children
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