One Billionth of a Meter - Artistic Reflections on the World of Nanotechnology

“One Billionth of a Meter - Artistic Reflections on the World of Nanotechnology,” an exhibition of artwork by Carol Flaitz, will be on display at the Llewellyn Gallery on the Alfred State Campus, beginning Monday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Nov. 5.

Additionally, Flaitz will give an artist lecture titled, "Combining Art and Science; Walking the Tightrope" in the gallery on Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. The Llewellyn Gallery is located in the Engineering Technology Building, room 312, on the Alfred State College. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Flaitz's paintings explore the amalgamation of technology and art and reflect our relationship as humans to the barrage of technology in our culture. Originally a ceramic artist, Flaitz has recently combined the organic feel of ceramic glazes with the images from electron microscopy. The results are paintings rich in texture evoking mysterious landscapes of questionable scale. She exhibits her work internationally and recently took part in an exhibition in Cologne, Germany, titled, Planet Earth: Planet Art.

Flaitz, currently of Newburgh, NY, began her artistic career in Alfred as a student of Katherine Nelson and received her BFA at the NYS College of Ceramics. She then went on to receive her MFA in ceramics from the South Glamorgan Institute in Cardiff, Wales.

Accompanying Flaitz's work are images from NanoArt21, an international nano art competition, whose mission is to raise the public awareness of nanotechnology and its impact. NanoArt21 was founded by artist and scientist Cris Orfescu of Los Angeles, CA, who wishes to offer NanoArt as an appealing and effective way to communicate with the general public about new technologies.

The Llewellyn Gallery aims to provide students and the larger Alfred community with access to the work of emerging and established artists who work at the leading edge of technologies. More information on the NanoArt21 competition can be found online at http://17days.wordpress.com. Carol Flaitz's Web site can be found at www.carolflaitz.com.