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UCREVIEW.COM •APRIL 3, 2013 9 Te Art of Science: Cellular/Molecular Exhibition Opens at EKG C
oinciding with the 3rd annual city- wide Philadelphia Science Festival, local artists connect biology and organic chemistry to fine art in the group show Cellular/Molecular. The exhibition at Breadboard’s EKG (Esther Klein Gal- lery) in University City
runs from April 16–June 9, 2013, with an opening reception Thursday, April 25, 5:00–8:00pm (during the Philadelphia Science Festival which takes place April 18–28). Through different me- dia and through abstrac- tion, Cellular/Molecular showcases local artworks
Jessica Curtaz, Dodecahedron 4, graphite on gessoed paper, 15” x 15”
inspired by biology and chemistry, works that de- fine the terms, and works that demonstrate our acci- dental and natural inclina- tion to create cellular and molecular forms. Cellular (adj): of, relating to, resem- bling, or composed of a cell or cells; having cells or small cavities; porous; divided into a network of cells. Mo- lecular (adj): relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules, relating to simple or elementary organization. Curated by Gaby Heit, the exhibition includes artists Jessica Curtaz, Lori Evensen, David Foss, Re- becca Jacoby, Colin Keefe, Sara McCorriston, Angela McQuillan, Dolores Po- acelli, Bruce Pollock, Jacob Rivkin, Sarah Steinwachs, Kristen Tinari and Alice Whealin. Some of the participating artists have studied biology and chem- istry alongside fine art. Breadboard is a hybrid
Dolores Poacelli, Singularities, recycled aluminum, sixty pieces, variable
Sarah Steinwachs, Hubbub, handcut paper, acrylic and mixed media, 12” x 12” x 4”
program of the University City Science Center that explores intersections between contemporary art, design, science and
technology. Expanding on 30+ years of Esther Klein Gallery programming, Breadboard’s
mission is to convene communities around creative applications of technology. Breadboard is the non-profit partner of NextFab Studio, a membership-based, high- tech workshop and proto- typing center.
EKG is located on the
ground floor of 3600 Mar- ket Street, University City Science Center. Hours are Monday–Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm. www.
breadboardphilly.org/ekg.
Alice Whealin, Skin, ink on acetate, 30” x 42”Photo
A LEGACY OF ART, SCIENCE & INDUSTRY Uncover the artistic and historic heritage of Philadelphia’s most dynamic university
Drexel University
For the first time, Drexel presents an exhibition drawn from the full range of its collections: paintings and sculptures, rare books, historic garments, medical and scientific artifacts, notable posters and sound recordings—from Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot’s Shepherd to a Coco Chanel evening ensemble to landmark master recordings by Gamble and Huff to John James Audubon’s buckskin jacket.
April 12 – May 31, 2013 Monday – Saturday · 11am – 5pm
Free and open to the public
DREXEL UNIVERSITY · LEONARD PEARLSTEIN GALLERY, URBN CENTER ANNEX · 3141 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
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