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Amy Myers' Particle Zoo Exhibition at Mike Weiss Gallery Explores Science Through Drawing

exhibition · 2026-04-22

From September 7 to October 7, 2006, Amy Myers showcased her exhibition titled 'The Particle Zoo' at the Mike Weiss Gallery. As the daughter of a particle physicist, she employs graphite and pastel to create drawings on 30" x 44" paper, delving into scientific themes through abstract visuals. Notable pieces include Chroma Zoma Bubble Chamber (2006), Heliosyntrophy (2006), and Opera Beyond Light (2006), which depict cells and chambers against contrasting backgrounds. Myers focuses on the 'internal logic of things,' aiming to elicit emotional reactions through biomorphic forms. The exhibition emphasizes her ability to transform scientific ideas into intriguing combinations, merging logic with intuition and inviting viewers to interpret the visual mysteries presented.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'The Particle Zoo' ran September 7 to October 7, 2006
  • Amy Myers is the daughter of a particle physicist
  • Drawings measure 30" x 44" on sheets tacked directly to walls
  • Works reference subatomic particles, galactic forces, and sexual organs
  • Specific works include Chroma Zoma Bubble Chamber (2006), Heliosyntrophy (2006), and Opera Beyond Light (2006)
  • Artist uses graphite and pastel on light or dark grounds
  • Myers describes her approach as centered on 'internal logic of things'
  • Interview quotes come from 2000 discussion with Mary-Kay Lombino at University Art Museum, CSU Long Beach

Entities

Artists

  • Amy Myers
  • Baziotes
  • Gorky
  • Lee Bontecou
  • Garth Evans
  • Mary-Kay Lombino

Institutions

  • Mike Weiss Gallery
  • University Art Museum, CSU Long Beach
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Long Beach
  • California
  • United States

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