microBIOPHILIA
microBIOPHILIA
February 7 - April 5, 2007
| Curated by Susan Hagen, this exhibition explores the idea of biophilia, scientist Edward O. Wilson's theory concerning the human species' affinity for other living organisms. It includes intricate and super-detailed artworks in a variety of media by seven artists - Caryn Babaian, Gregory Brellochs, Lindsay Feuer, Jeanne Jaffe, Eva Kwong, Bruce Pollock and Nami Yamamoto - whose affection for the organic world is manifest through microscopic points of view.
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| Reception: | Wednesday, February 7, 5 - 7 p.m. |
| Gallery talk: | by Caryn Babaian on "Biophilia" at 6:30 p.m. |
| Artist panel: | Gregory Brellochs, Jeanne Jaffe, Eva Kwong, Bruce Pollock
Wednesday, February 7, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Founders 140 |
| Gallery talk: | by Susan Hagen "Looking Closely: Contemporary Artists and the Natural World" Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. |
| Family workshop: | Drawing natural specimens in pen, colored pencil, and watercolor using microscopes and magnifying glasses. Co-facilitated by Cayrn Babaian and Susan Hagen. Saturday, March 10, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Hicks 100. Pre-registration required. Call 215-504-8531. |
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