Talks
- 15 Sept 10
- The Art and Science of Iridescence, public lecture, Birmingham City University, School of Art, Margaret Street, 17:30 - 18:30
- 17 Sept 10
- The Art and Science of Iridescence, public lecture, University of Birmingham, Barber Institute of Fine Arts, (formed part of the 'Local Innovations with Global Impact' event), 14:00 - 16:00.
- 18 Sept 10
- Meet the Artist, guided tour, Birmingham City University, School of Art, Margaret Street, 14:00 - 14:30
- 19 Sept 10
- Meet the Artist, guided tour, University of Birmingham, Rotunda, Aston Webb Building, 11:30 - 12:00
- 19 Sept 10
- Meet the Artist, guided tour, Birmingham City University, School of Art, Margaret Street, 14:00 - 14:30
Featured Talk: The Art and Science of Iridescence - 15 Sept 2010
Presentation by artist and researcher Franziska Schenk
17 September 2010, 14.00 - 16.00
Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
An Arts Council funded project, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham
Exclusive to nature for millions of years, the rainbow colours of iridescence best known in exotic birds and butterflies are only now being introduced to art. Having worked on adapting latest bio-inspired iridescent nanoparticles from their inception, the artist traces her efforts in overcoming the many inherent challenges. With iridescent insect eyespots as example, she demonstrates how Darwinian ideas can be explored to dramatic artistic effect.
In the process, this talk (and accompanying guided tour) furnishes participants with an increased understanding of the scientific and aesthetic principles governing iridescence.