Feb 06 - 19 2017
Bioscope- Plagiarizing Nature

Bioscope- Plagiarizing Nature

Presented by Mary Schiller Myers School of Art: The University of Akron at Emily Davis Gallery

“Bioscope-Plagiarizing Nature” is a student exhibition showcasing interdisciplinary design research in biomimetics. The course Biomimetic Design aimed at exploring biological patterns to create new design solutions. Order, as one of the most important signs of life, served as a starting point for researching biological role models such as snake skin, honeycombs, growth patterns in turtle shells and many others. The exhibition presents the biological role models and nine spatial and artistic interpretations.

Participating students:
Ian Boyles, Liz Church, Rebecca Eagle-Malone, Maggie Hamilton, Evan Kelly, Tyler Krusinski, Will Levak, Brittney Mihaly, Derek Miller, Nathan Prebonick, Sydney Rigby, Ariana Rupp

Organized by:
Associate Professor Petra Gruber and Teaching Assistant Austin Garner

Opening Reception is Tuesday, February 7th from 7-9 pm.

Light refreshments will be served. Event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

Dates & Times

2017/02/06 - 2017/02/19

Additional time info:

Opening reception is on Tuesday, February 7th from 7-9 pm.

Location Info

Emily Davis Gallery

150 East Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44325

Parking Info

Street and Parking Lot