The UNE Art Galleries and UNE’s Histology and Imaging Core present Spark of Life: Abstraction, Microscopy, and Discovery. The work on view centers around the photography of the University’s imaging lab, in conversation with contemporary artwork. Emphasizing the materiality of abstraction, the artwork in this exhibit works together to build a complex sense of harmony revolving around a small framework of formal strategies. Each artist, and the scientists behind the imaging examples, are working with a unique voice to communicate a singular idea; each in turn offers us a look at dynamic growth that refers back to the physical world.

This exhibit will run from November 13, 2024-February 16, 2025

More information about the exhibit.

Artists include: Jackie Brown, Meg Brown Payson, Carter Shappy, and the scientists of the UNE Histology and Imaging Core. Special thanks to Peter Caradonna.

Opening the Door to Discovery: “Spark of Life” panel discussion

Artists Jackie Brown, Meg Brown Payson, and Carter Shappy will be joined by UNE Histology and Imaging Core Manager Peter Caradonna to discuss the power of embracing the unknown as part of the creative process. From the perspective of both artistic studio practice and rigorous scientific inquiry, we will hear directly about the crucial role that an openness to unanswered questions plays in the production of new and unexpected work. Work on view in “Spark of Life”, open through February 16th, is a testament to the power of these ideas.

Free and open to the public; gathering begins at 4:30pm and talk to start promptly at 5:00. Light refreshments will be served. See this map for the location of our gallery; free parking.

For a preview of the exhibition, see the Portland Press Herald’s review by Jorge Arango.