New paintings inspired by microorganisms living in a natural “dead zone”

Thirteen recent paintings will be featured in “Adaptations to Extremes,” an exhibition inspired by the research of Dr. Joan Bernhard, from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, and her colleagues, in their study of foraminifera that thrive without oxygen in the Pacific Ocean near Santa Barbara, California.

Courthouse Gallery, Lake George Arts Project, 1 Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 12845
Opening reception: January 19, 2019, 4–6 pm
On view: January 19–February 22, 2019
Gallery hours: Tuesday–Friday 12–5 pm, Saturday 12–4 pm, and by appointment
www.lakegeorgearts.org

Panel discussion: Sunday, January 20, 2019, 3 pm
Bolton Historical Museum, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
I will join other participating artists, curator Laura Von Rosk, and scientists Joan Bernhard and Sam Bowser, with writer Michael Coffey serving as moderator, to discuss the importance of Bernhard’s research, as well as the challenges and insights resulting from this year-long art/science dialogue, and our endeavors in artistic creations and interdisciplinary connections.