Fusion of Art and Physics
Artistic Collaboration between UC Santa Cruz Physicists and Local Artists
While a PhD student at UC Santa Cruz back in 2019, I participated in a collaborative project that paired UC Santa Cruz physicists with local area artists. The goal of the project is best summarized by the organizer Stephanie Bailey:
This collaboration aims to enable people to access and engage with physics through art and to think about the role physics plays in their lives and the world at large. It provides meaningful creative and intellectual experiences for the general public and for participating artists and scientists. This is a way to bridge local community with UC Santa Cruz and foster innovative exchange between two of Santa Cruz's great cultural strengths—our thriving scientific and artistic communities.
I was paired with the wonderfully talented kiln-fired glass artist Randie Silverstein (check out her site at https://www.randiesilverstein.com/).
More information on the project (and great art!) can be found at the project website: The Fusion of Art & Physics
As part of the project, my artist collaborator and I were interviewed by local newspapers and radio stations. For a few of accessible examples:
Read more in The Good Times: Santa Cruz’s weekly entertainment guide
