The opening reception for the exhibition, Infinity Structures: Paradoxical Spaces by Robert Gero was my second time in the ArtSci Gallery, so unlike the first time, I actually knew where I was going while making my way around the halls of CNSI. I was anticipating the atmosphere to be similar to the first. From the even description, I knew that the point of the exhibition was to explore the idea of space and creating new ways of viewing the physical world. Walking into the room with the lights moving around, mood-setting music playing, and white beams traversing from the bottom of one wall to the top of another, it was a clear distinction from the solid edges of the brick walls and cement floor in the hallway I had just been in.
Robert Gero is an interdisciplinary artist studying philosophy and mathematics. With this project, the abstract, philosophical topic he tackles is speculating the existence of unique structures in which there is a stable exterior and an infinitely expanding interior. The pillows sitting on top of beams were a common topic of question, and Gero said that those were already in the room before he set up the exhibit. He added them as a material representation in his dynamically expanding abstract space. I connect his work with the math + art section of our class as it deals with the idea of infinity and because of the visual and aesthetic effects created by the different views and angles.
If it is still up in CNSI, I would recommend making the trip to campus to view this exhibit. Just standing in the middle of the room and taking in the environment for a couple minutes would be an experience. I might make you think a bit about the physical world you see in relation to the continuously changing space that exists all around you.
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| Proof of attendance - picture with the artist! |
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