Client
University of the Arts
Exhibition
Natura Feminae
The Challenge
Immerse visitors in an exhibition that explores historical and contemporary artworks of women, beginning with 19th century scientific illustrations. Bridge different time periods and modalities throughout the journey.
The Idea
Create a wandering path with grand, transitional moments that leverage natural forms in a contemporary way.
In addition to researching the scientific illustrations, I began researching and sourcing images about women in the arts in Philadelphia roughly between 1890-1920.
Bringing in contemporary artists in conversation with the historic artifacts, opportunities to think about class, race, and gender in the arts.
The areas between zones in the exhibition required transitional treatments.
The idea was to use murals painted by local artists.
Violet Oakley mural as inspiration for color palette and historic references
Texture explorations, type study for layering
Thinking of graphic elements and sculptures
Elevations with textures, colors, explorations in layering organic shapes and type
The feeling
Lush overgrown gardens, the smell of petrichor in the air, gentle soundscapes, walking into the unknown with wonder and curiosity.
Client
Science History Institute
Artist in Residence
Anna Mlasowsky
Installation
Enabling Transparency
The Challenge
Artist-in-residence project to be installed in museum lobby case. Work directly with artist and client to establish graphic identity and layout for in-progress work.
The Idea
Explore the connections between this show and Anna’s previous work. Create a look that is strong with softness, speaking to the materiality of the work.
Looking to Anna as an artist for inspiration. The pink vessel was the only known piece going into the case.
