| November 16, 2009 |  |
 | Columbia College Chicago Columbia College Chicago presents Dis/Believer: Intersections of Science and Religion in Contemporary ArtNovember 16, 2009 - February 13, 2010Reception: November 19, 2009, 5pm – 8pm Glass Curtain Gallery, Columbia College Chicago 1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 http://www.colum.edu/deps |
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| Dis/Believer gives focus to contemporary artists who engage in ideas and moments when science and religion intersect. The concept is inspired by the ever-deepening conflict surrounding the reconciliation of scientific theory and spiritual faith, due to an explosive rebirth of religious fundamentalism and rivaling exponential discoveries in science. Debates on the compatibility of the natural and supernatural are raging in many forms of media and often feature scientist versus theologian, fundamentalist against atheist, and evolutionist opposed to creationist. The resulting dialogue is illuminating, divisive and exhilarating.
Visual artists are grappling with this concern and expanding the discourse in provocative and enlightening directions. Dis/Believer gathers a diverse selection of media in a conversation that spans from the origins of life to ethics in biotechnology, and from predictions of apocalypse to technology's role in faith. The groupi ng of artists offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on the complex debate of science and religion. This exhibition is curated by Neysa Page-Lieberman. EXHIBITING ARTISTS: CarianaCarianne, Compassionate Action Enterprises, Teresa Diehl, The Glue Society, Industry of the Ordinary, Kysa Johnson, Marci MacGuffie, Joe Meiser, Trong Nguyen, Joshua Thorson and Sandra Yagi RELATED PROGRAMMING: Opening Reception featuring Ten (Reprise), 2009, a performance by Industry of the Ordinary Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:00-8:00 pm. Columbia College Chicago's Glass Curtain Gallery 1104 S. Wabash Ave, 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60605 Panel Discussion "Evidence of Things Un/Seen: The Art of Reconciling Science & Religion" November 18, 2009, 5:00 pm. Columbia College Chicago's Film Row Cinema 1104 S. Wabash Ave, 8th floor, Chicago, IL, 60605 MEDIA INQUIRIES: Elizabeth Burke-Dain, Media Relations, 312-369-8695, eburke-dain@colum.edu FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Neysa Page-Lieberman, Dis/Believer curator and Director of the Department of Exhibition and Performance Spaces, Columbia College Chicago. Phone: 312.369.8696. Email: npage-lieberman@colum.edu | |
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