The next time you are in Austin, Texas, make sure to stop by the Art.Science.Gallery. It is a gallery space that focuses on the intersection of art and science and appears extremely relevant to our class. In fact, it is the first gallery in America to show exclusively science-based pieces. The “art gallery and science communication space” is open to those of all ages and backgrounds to communicate with one another and explore- or even take part in- art-science exhibitions in a friendly and welcoming environment.
The founders are interested in the new phenomena of the science-art aesthetic, which bends the boundaries of art and science. They are also interested in science communication training and professional development. They have decided to offer workshops and training courses for scientists who have the responsibility of communicating their works to the public and want to become effective, creative, and engaging public communicators.
The founders of the gallery space argue against the idea that one must be categorized as either a scientist or an artist. They believe that in our contemporary world it is becoming increasingly important to produce multidisciplinary content that is both engaging and accessible to a broad public audience. They decided to create a physical space where artist-scientists can present their works and stimulate conversation. The gallery even has a laboratory that offers accessible classes for those interested in fusing art and science. The founders want to offer an opportunity for the public, including those without scientific backgrounds, to explore scientific concepts that are extremely relevant to everyday life but are not easily accessible outside of college classrooms. Some examples of these labs are a “Hands-on food science class featuring a molecular mixology workshop and Molecul-R kits”, a “Science of Color” lab that explores what it is that “pH indicators, color theory, CMYK printing and Newton’s prism experiments have in common”, a “Crocheting Hyperbolic Space” lab, and a “Mathematics of Perspective Drawing” lab.