AURORA, Ill. (March 13, 2021) – Schingoethe Center of Aurora University and Fermilab present “Beyond the Visible,” featuring seven artists demonstrating how art and science can come together to create beauty and spark inclusive conversations about cutting-edge science
The Schingoethe Center of Aurora University presents “Beyond the Visible,” an original exhibition co-curated by Dr. Natasha Ritsma, the director of the Schingoethe Center, and Georgia Schwender, founder of the Fermilab artist-in-residence program. This exhibition is a collaboration between Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center and the FRA Guest Artist/Composer progams at Fermilab, sponsored by Fermi Research Alliance. Fermilab is America’s particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to solving the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time.
“Beyond the Visible” features prints, musical compositions, sculptures, installations, digital imagery, and virtual reality by Fermilab artists, including: Patrick Gallagher, Mare Hirsch, David Ibbett, Jim Jenkins, Chris Klapper, Ricardo Mondragon, and Ellen Sandor. Each artist featured in this exhibition has spent time at Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, touring and interacting with scientists at the laboratory, learning about their research, and understanding its connection to society. These stunning works of art translate the awe of exploring scientific concepts related to the standard model or particle physics and quantum physics, including data sonification, neutrino data-driven art, as well as a variety of musical and visual metaphors. Support for this exhibition is provided by a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Georgia Schwender and Fermilab to be able to showcase the work of these incredible artists together for the first time,” said Ritsma. “This exhibition is both visually stunning and educational.”
“The dynamic partnership between Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center and Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory merges science and art for the community,” added Schwender. “2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the artist-in-residence program, now expanded to include Guest Artist and Guest Composer programs. This exhibition expresses Fermilab’s science through the diverse perspectives of our artists.”
The Schingoethe Center will host Dr. Don Lincoln, senior scientist at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, for a talk and reception. His talk, “Peeking Through the Impenetrable Veil: The Hidden Scaffold of Reality,” will cover the mind-blowing truths discovered by modern science. The lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in Tapper Recital Hall.
On Tuesday, April 2, “Beyond the Visible” artist Ellen Sandor will discuss her work on display in the Schingoethe Center from 5:15-5:45 p.m. followed by a reception.Sandor is a new media artist, and Founder/Director of the collaborative aritsts’ group, (art)n.
On Saturday, April 13, the Schingoethe Center will host Family Day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hill Welcome Center. Aurora University museum studies students will provide micro-tours for the public featuring key works from the “Beyond the Visible” exhibition. In addition, crafts for all ages, live music, games, raffle prizes, and snacks will be available.
The Schingoethe Center is located at 1315 Prairie St., in Aurora, Illinois. The exhibition can be viewed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10a.m.-5p.m., and Tuesday from 10a.m.-7p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
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