Watch Now: LASER Talks Debut With Interdisciplinary Discussion Of Creative Anatomy
The Institute for Applied Creativity in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts held its first LASER Talk Jan. 29 at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the Memorial Student Center.
The interdisciplinary discussions are titled “LASER” — for Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous — and will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at noon.
The next talk is Feb. 26 at noon with Deepak Chetty, assistant professor in Visualization, who is also a cinematographer and visual effects specialist. He will discuss artificial intelligence and virtual production technology in filmmaking.
The series is funded by the institute, the college and the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research. Each one-hour talk starts with a 30-minute presentation followed by an open Q&A session and a reception to network and discuss the topics further.
The first talk focused on how art and technology can be used in teaching creative anatomy, featuring Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, director of the institute and an associate professor in Visualization; Felice House, associate professor in Visualization; Caleb Kicklighter, instructional associate professor in Visualization; and Dr. Michelle Pine, a clinical associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
The group discussed integrating art practices and immersive technology to support students in anatomy education, including drawing and painting, creating 3D anatomy visuals and using virtual reality.
Dr. Lynn Vartan, associate professor in Music Performance, curated the series.
Upcoming LASER Talks
Feb. 26 at noon: Deepak Chetty, assistant professor in Visualization, cinematographer and visual effects specialist, discusses artificial intelligence and virtual production technology in filmmaking.
March 26 at noon: Multimedia artist Joost Rekveld discusses “What Can Artists Learn from a Dialogue with Machines?” The Belgium-based artist conducts research and creates abstract films and installations involving animation and light.
April 23 at noon: Nalini Nadkarni, a professor emeritus at the University of Utah, discusses “How Can Scientists and Artists Partner to Enhance Conservation of Forests?” Nadkarni will discuss utilizing tree canopies in her ecological work.
