Cryptic 2017: Art and Science

Private view: 24 November, 6pm - 9pm Open to the public: 25 – 26 November, 11am - 7pm & 27 November, 11am - 6pm Discussion about creativity, intuition and process in art, science and technology: 26 November, 2pm

The Crypt Gallery, Euston Rd, NW1 2BA (entrance via Duke’s Road) http://cryptgallery.org/

Cryptic: Art and Science returns for its second year, curated by Neus Torres Tamarit and hosted by the evocative Crypt Gallery on . Building on the success of the inaugural exhibition in 2016, Cryptic features an international selection of nineteen artists, including postgraduate students and alumni from Central Saint Martins, Slade, Westminster University and Middlesex University.

Cryptic examines the relationship between art, science and technology, and features artworks that use technology and science variously as medium or message. Explore digital and kinetic interactive artworks, virtual reality, and mixed media installations, all set in the idiosyncratic spaces of the Crypt Gallery.

The rich and diverse subject matters include representations of time, mutation mutated into abstracted expression, exploration of form and material, genetics and evolution, synthesis of emotions into sculptural and crystalline forms, the multiverse, religion through the olfactory sense, technology, control and new materialities, social media, climate change, and plastic waste.

Cryptic takes place from Friday 24th to Monday 27th of November with the Private View on Friday, 24th November from 6 to 9pm. A discussion around the subjects of creativity, intuition and process in art and science, organised by Ben Murray and CLOT Magazine, will take place on Sunday 26th November at 2pm. The discussion panel is conducted by Ben Murray with guests Adam Peacock, Professor Arthur I Miller, Dr Max Reuter, Natsai Audrey Chieza.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Tere Chad, Juan Covelli, Helen Farley, Silvia Krupinska, Meri Lahti, Julie Light, Mark Andrew Lowman, Jill Mueller, Yun Peng, Lisa Pettibone, Marta Pinilla, Dave John Rosewell, Rania Schoretsaniti, Hannah Scott, Virginie Serneels, Olga Suchanova, Neus Torres Tamarit, Michelle Von Mandel, Bekk Wells.

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DISCUSSION PANEL

Professor Arthur I Miller is, amongst many other titles, honours, and plaudits, Emeritus Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at UCL, where he founded the department of Science and Technology Studies. Put best in his own words, 'I am fascinated by the nature of creative thinking – the mind’s ability to transform information from everyday experiences into the most sublime works of art, literature, music and science'. He has written numerous books on creativity in art and in science, including 'Einstein, Picasso: Space, Time, and the Beauty that Causes Havoc', '137: Jung, Pauli, and the Pursuit of a Scientific Obsession' and, most recently, ‘Colliding Worlds: How Cutting-Edge Science is Redefining Contemporary Art’. Presently he is writing a book on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and creativity in art, literature and music. http://www.collidingworlds.org, http://www.arthurimiller.com/ Dr Max Reuter is a Reader in Evolutionary Genetics at University College London. Dr Reuter and his team use fruit flies and yeast to conduct research into the forces that drive and constrain evolution. Neus Torres Tamarit is currently artist in residence at the Reuter laboratory, and much of her work on display at Cryptic 2017 is a response to the first few weeks of her residency. http://www.homepages.ucl.ac.uk/~ucbtmre/Labsite/Home.html Natsai Audrey Chieza is a leading materials designer and systems thinker working in the field of biotechnology. Her work crosses intersectional boundaries across design, biology and cultural studies, and is driven by an experimental approach to making, rooted in critical theory. http://natsaiaudrey.co.uk/

Adam Peacock is post-disciplinary artist and designer working across , fashion, photography, fine-art, product design, consulting and branding. Adam holds a Foundation in Art & Architecture from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London (UAL), a BSc. in Architecture from The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL) and a MA in Design Interactions from the Royal College of Art (RCA). http://adampeacock.co.uk/

For further information please contact: Neus Torres Tamarit Mobile: 07516057151 Email: [email protected] Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/125331858184259/

Exhibition kindly supported by The Print Team – http://theprintteamgg.com/ Exhibition curated by Neus Torres Tamarit Discussion chaired by Ben Murray and co-organised with Lula Criado and Meritxell Rosell from CLOT Magazine, an online publishing and curatorial platform dedicated to art explorations into science and technology http://www.clotmag.com/ Press release by Ben Murray Poster design by Hannah Scott and Neus Torres Tamarit Thanks to all the artists who have been involved in some aspects of the organisation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Getting to the Crypt Gallery:

On Foot: The Crypt Gallery, Euston Rd, London NW1 2BA (entrance via Duke’s Road)

Train: Euston is the obvious choice if you’re looking to travel to us by train, although we’re a short walk from King’s Cross and a number of other stations including: Euston Square, Warren Street and Russell Square.

Bus: The 59, 68, 91, 168 & N91 all stop nearby and if you don’t mind a very short walk you can also hop on the 10, 18, 30, 73, 205, 390, N73 & N205 SELECTION OF ARTWORKS Cryptic 2017: Art and Science | 2

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