If you're intrigued by the fusion of art and science, prepare to have your mind expanded. Glendale's Brand Library & Art Center, in collaboration with the folks over at JPL, is presenting an exhibition that pushes the boundaries of how we experience space, Earth, and the cosmos. Themed "Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination," the show is opening its doors on September 21, forming a part of the Getty initiative PST ART.
Science and art aren't just neighbors; they're increasingly turning out to be best pals, especially with shows like this aiming to literally merge worlds. Eleven artists have come together with JPL scientists to craft some truly innovative pieces. Imagine grass stalks moving with the Martian wind or Earth's seismic data turned into music. These aren't just cool art projects; they're trying to get us to really lean in and connect with our planet and its place in the universe.
Art pieces like David Bowen's "tele-present wind" installation, which sways via data from NASA missions, and Moon Ribas' "Seismic Percussion," where the artist performs an Earth-Mars interplanetary drum score, set the stage. These works not just visualize but also haptically involve publicly accessible data from JPL's missions for NASA, creating a tactile bridge between the public and distant planetary atmospheres.
The event isn't one to just glance at and move on; it's packed with public programs and community events. One highlight to surely mark on your calendar is "Blended Worlds: An Evening of Art, Theater and Science," hosted by Reggie Watts at the Alex Theatre on October 5. It promises talks and performances that are bound to deepen the dialogue between art and science, making us all maybe appreciate that bond a little more.
The inclusion of "Blended Worlds" in PST ART fosters an even greater canvas for conversations on the symbiosis of art and science. It's a reflection of a growing trend in Southern California where over 70 exhibitions are exploring similar themes. This particular exhibition has received support from the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission and the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust, emphasizing the community's investment in interdisciplinary exploration.
For those interested, the Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, and will host an opening reception for the exhibition on Saturday, September 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Their doors will be open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. They're closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays, so plan accordingly. To learn more about what's unfolding and about the library itself, you can visit Glendale's official site or their respective social media pages for further details.
