Perception

“Invisible Palettes”’ is an art/science project of Penny Cagney in collaboration with Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek, Professor Nathan Newman, Professor Dan Marshall, and the rest of the Arizona State University (ASU) SciHub team*. A series of paintings is illuminated by the Hylighter, a SciHub device that has ten programmable monochromatic lights. “Invisible Palettes” will be on display at the Harry Wood Gallery located in the Art Building at 900 S Forest Mall, on the Tempe campus from February 2–19. The Gallery is open 9—5, Monday through Friday.

A lecture on color perception will be given by Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek, whose work in color perception inspired the exhibit, on February 18 at 6 pm in Neeb Hall, 920 S, Forest Mall, adjacent to the Art Building. Doors open at 5:30. A reception and refreshments to follow in the lobby of the Art Building. RSVP to https://qrco.de/bgUKtL.

L-R: "Beetle." "Hummingbird." "Bee." 20 inch dia. Oil on canvas. 2025.

*We are deeply appreciative tor the use of HyLighter light sources developed by the SciHub team, directed by by ASU Professors Frank Wilczek; Nathan Newman, and Dan Marshall and the SciHub team members; Thien Phu Nguyen, Joshua Weekes, Dominic Bonelli, Justin Pye, Krish Bharat Majethia and Abbi Gobel.