Blending Science and Art

Blend is called an Art-Sci exhibition, and was part of the International Science Festival in NZ. The exhibits are in the ROCDA Gallery at 73 Princes Street, and remains open this week also.

These three artworks are by Nicola Gibbons. On the right is “Kidney Cells”, the middle is “Connective Tissue” and the left is “Defence Force”.

I really liked these. They capture the complexity and the beauty of human cells. The artist statement says:

It is important that my work conveys the power and health of the human body, and to challenge people’s awareness of their inner workings and majestic biology.

The paintings are acrylic on canvas.

This piece is by Claire Beynon (her blog is here), and is titled “Oil and Water do not Mix”, reflecting on the disaster still uncapped in the Gulf of Mexico. Very powerful.

This piece is by Robyn Webster, reflecting how nanotechnologies may work at a cellular level. The art work is designed as both a warning and a celebration of the sophistication of the science.

The piece is called “Intervention” and made of ‘Harakeke fibre, glass fibre and dyes’. Webster has been working with Scientists at Lincoln University in Christchurch to find a sustainable substitute for fibre glass.

In total there are 25 pieces on display ranging from a Noahs Ark made up of test tubes to paintings to photos. If you are near Princes St in Dunedin and enjoy modern art, go check it out while you can.

Channel Nine also has a two minute news item on the exhibition.