If you're thirsty and have always wanted to know about looking for space microbes on Europa, what medieval people really thought about dragons, how to make energy from alternative sources, or what a philosopher has to say about what the heck is actually going on, come to Public Works! It's a free event in the style of Nerd Night but designed just for Ithaca. We're bringing a variety of intellectually-stimulating presentations right to you for your entertainment and educational pleasure at The Downstairs, the bar below The Watershed. Come hear talks given by Cornell and IC graduate students, professors, community experts, and everything in between! Each session will feature one to three accessible talks, followed by a Q&A session where audience participation is highly encouraged but not required!
Bring a friend, make a friend, ask an expert, and drink a beer!
The November 5th Public Works event will feature 2 talks:
an art conservation talk:
"The Best, The Worst, and The Ugliest: Stories from Thirty Years of Fine Art Conservation"
by Kasia Maroney
Art Conservator
Art conservation often exists behind the scenes and out of view, but it's a critical part of collections care for institutions and individuals alike. Relying on materials science, historic research, and expert studio art techniques, it's the exact part of the Venn diagram where art and science overlap. In this talk, we'll start with a broad overview of the field of art conservation, then hone our focus to some specific projects in order to illustrate both the fundamentals and also some specifics from decades of experience in the field. This talk coincides with the American Institute of Conservation's national "Ask a Conservator" day, so we'll leave plenty of time for questions to address what you're most curious about!
and an art talk:
"One Track Mind"
by Robert E. Gillespie
Artist
Robert will talk about his Auto racing artwork and how it developed, and enabled him to connect with his childhood heroes. Several of his large racing murals will also be explained including rationale and methods. A Q and A period will follow.
Time and Location
First Wednesday of every month, 7 PM.
The Downstairs
121 W. State Street
Ithaca, NY
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