Illustrating Chemistry
Term: June 29 – July 29, 2021
Artist: Renee Man
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Of all sciences, chemistry is one of the most difficult subjects to visualize for the general public. While chemists are often skilled at conveying their work using words, the many abstract complex concepts in chemistry are not easily understood by a wide audience. Furthermore, chemistry often strikes fear into the hearts of general public, with a negative and dangerous image in mind. How can we showcase chemistry in precise manner but in a simpler form and without scaring off the general public? Can we use art to shake off the negative connotation of chemistry?
Life experiences can inspire and take on creative forms one never expected.
This exhibition is a collection of journal cover artwork and science-related artwork done throughout my scientific career, which illustrate how we can use art to convey various messages.
Born in Hong Kong but grew up in Canada, Renee Man obtained her Ph.D degree in Chemistry at the University of British Columbia before moving to Nagoya, Japan. She was always interested in drawing, and had extensive experience with many art software that led her to working at a design company. Her art journey continued even through her scientific path: While working as a researcher, Renee has been involved in creating artwork for various research groups, many of which were published as cover artworks in high impact journals. She strives to communicate science through usage of colours and art.
Website: https://protic.site/
