Curiosity and Creativity in Art and Science
Who
Melissa Pierce Murray
Where
DIPC meeting room (building 1)
When
October 13th, 2025
In this talk, Melissa Pierce Murray explores curiosity and creativity in science and art, sharing examples from her own interdisciplinary practice. She will discuss artistic and scientific methodologies, sensing and perception, and the role of metaphor in meaning creation and communication. The talk is followed by a hands-on workshop exploring perception through drawing (about 45 minutes).
The estimated total duration of the activity is 2h.
For organisational purposes, we kindly ask you to register at the following link: https://forms.gle/tPpWwQnxvMkC4x6y6
About Melissa
Melissa Pierce Murray’s practice considers how engagement, interactions, objects and materials can facilitate and deepen awareness of our place in the world. Often interactive or participatory, her sculptural works use an aesthetic driven approach to interweave materials, emotion and narrative, creating a tactile allure and unnerving edginess. With a background in science, literature, art and teaching, she draws on broad knowledge and inspiration to create innovative encounters between sculptural objects and diverse audiences.