Art and Science: Texture and the Emotional Impact of Symvisio

Fifteen years ago I created a multi-panel format of 2-dimensional art, which I have called "symvisio", a word that I made up from the Latin roots, "sym" and "visio" to mean "viewing together". In this format, the synergistic relationships between the panels strongly affect the dynamics of the presentation of each panel and of the composition as a whole. Ever since itsinception, I have been preoccupied with the exploration of the potentialities hidden in this form of composition.

Recent studies in neuropsychology show that perception of visual and/or tactile texture greatly affects both positive and negative emotions. That is one reason, we are told, that when children are sad they reach for their teddy bear or their soft blanket; the positive emotions evoked by the softness of the teddy bear soothes them. In Symvisio XI, my focus has been on the role that texture plays in the emotional impact of symvisio. In this 28th presentation of Art & Science, I would like to share some of my findings with you by the exhibition of Symvisio XI.

We will complete the evening by setting up telescopes in front of the theatre courtesy of the San Mateo County Astronomical Society and CSM Astronomy Department. With help from the experts, you will be treated to the spectacular views of the king of the planets, Jupiter, and other celestial beauties. -- MJ

Beethoven parking lots C, D, E are closest to the event.
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Speaker: Mohsen Janatpour, College of San Mateo