STEAMED: Faculty Art Triennial

January 21, 2014 to March 2, 2014

Art meets science in the Thacher Gallery, Curated by Joyce Grimm

STEAMED features innovative artworks by Department of Art + Architecture Faculty that explore realms of the S.T.E.M. disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and reveals the ways in which artists experiment, investigate, and solve problems much like scientists.

Co-sponsored by the Department of Art + Architecture.

• Rhiannon Alpers
• Renata Ancona
• Fr. Arturo Araujo, S.J.
• Catherine Chang
• Frank Cole
• Sergio De La Torre
• Rachel Beth Egenhoefer
• Eric Hongisto
• Sandra Kelch
• Kathryn Kenworth
• Pedro Lange-Churion
• Scott Murray
• Matthew Peek
• Sasha Petrenko
• Phil Ross
• Tanu Sankalia
• Mimi Sheiner
• Jessica Snow
• Seth Wachtel
• Susan Wolsborn

Events

Opening Reception for STEAMED: Faculty Art Triennial
Tuesday, Jan 28, 3-5 pm, Thacher Gallery

Thacher Thursday Tours

Thursdays, Jan 23, Feb 6, 20, 12-1 pm, Thacher Gallery
Meet in the gallery for a docent-guided tour of the exhibition.

Final Thursday Faculty Chamber Ensemble

Thursday, Jan 30, 12-1 pm, Thacher Gallery

PETS: Prescribed Engagement Therapy

Tuesdays, Feb 11, 18, 12-1 pm, Thacher Gallery

As part of STEAMED, artist Sasha Petrenko will be available in the gallery to provide individuals with a personalized Prescribed Engagement Therapy. You can also sign up at her website.

Momentum: Women/Art/Technology

Thursday, Feb 20, 5:30-6:30 pm, Berman Room, Fromm Hall
A panel discussion of USF female faculty working in hybrid careers with art, science and technology. Moderated by Dr. Paula Birnbaum (Art History/Arts Management), it will feature Rachel Beth Egenhoefer (Design) and Tami Spector (Chemistry) along with representatives in the fields of Curatorial Practice, Computer Science and Engineering. Momentum is a project organized by the Rutgers Institute for Women and Art: Judith Brodsky and Ferris Olin in collaboration with Muriel Magenta, Arizona State University. A reception will follow in the gallery.

Brown Bag with Professor Hana Böttger

Tuesday, Feb 25, 11:45-12:45, XARTS 008
Hana Böttger discusses her fascination with adobe block construction systems and current work to determine ways to provide them with reinforcement against earthquakes. Sponsored by the Department of Art + Architecture.

Final Thursday Chamber Ensemble

Thursday, Feb 27, 12-1 pm, Thacher Gallery
Bring your lunch and enjoy classical chamber music by students in USF’s chamber ensemble course taught by Daria D’Andrea.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Performing Arts and Social Justice.

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