Cantor Art Gallery showcases Michael Beatty's Fabrications exhibition, extended from January 21 to April 5, 2025.
Art Exhibition at Holy Cross Showcases Interdisciplinary Work
The Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition, held at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, recently showcased the creative talents of the Visual Arts Department's faculty members. The special exhibition titled "Afterimage: Visual Arts Faculty 2022" ran from September 12 to October 22, 2021, marking the first exhibition at the Cantor Art Gallery since 2021.
One of the exhibition's highlights was the retrospective exhibition of Associate Professor Michael Beatty, titled Fabrications. This exhibition, which ran through April 1, 2025, presented Beatty’s sculptures, drawings, prints, and study models spanning from 1992 to the present. The showcase emphasized Beatty’s interdisciplinary approach to art, combining materials like wood, steel, and 3-D printing.
Beatty's work is inspired by concepts and visual culture taken from science, nature, and mathematics. His sculptures and drawings are described as evocative hybrids of geometry and biological form. One of his notable works, Twist/Hold, is appreciated for its minimalist and geometric qualities, reflecting Beatty's process-driven methods that can connect art with mathematical visualization and symmetry.
In addition to the exhibition, there were several events held to engage the community. On February 25 at 4:00 PM, an immersive concert called "Form, Structure, and Symmetry: Bach in the Gallery," featuring selections from Bach’s Cello Suites performed by Pietro Romussi (Brooks Scholar '27) and Julianna Stratton ('26), took place. The concert was followed by a discussion on Bach, math, and symmetry between Professor Gareth Roberts (Mathematics) and artist Michael Beatty.
On March 13 at 5:00 PM, a faculty and artist roundtable was scheduled, where the artist and other Holy Cross faculty explored connections in art, architecture, biology, and environmental studies. Unfortunately, as of the time of writing, no specific upcoming events or discussions about art, math, and symmetry linked to this exhibition or Michael Beatty are currently listed.
For those interested in future events or discussions related to art, math, and symmetry, it would be advisable to monitor the Holy Cross Visual Arts Department’s announcements. The College of the Holy Cross and the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery are excellent resources for staying informed about upcoming events and exhibitions.
- The Visual Arts Department at the College of the Holy Cross offers a variety of resources, such as education-and-self-development opportunities and upcoming events, including those related to arts, technology, and lifestyle.
- The student, Pietro Romussi ('27), showcased his musical skills during the immersive concert "Form, Structure, and Symmetry: Bach in the Gallery," held as part of the Visuals Arts Faculty Exhibition.
- Art alumni and faculty gathered for a roundtable discussion on connections in art, architecture, biology, and environmental studies at the Holy Cross Visual Arts Department.
- The Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery featured work from faculty members with diverse backgrounds, including those with interests in science, home-and-garden, and education-and-self-development.
- The Arts faculty, particularly Associate Professor Michael Beatty, employs an interdisciplinary approach blending various subjects, such as nature, science, and math, into their artistic creations.
- The upcoming exhibition schedule and discussions centered around art, math, and symmetry can be found on the Holy Cross Visual Arts Department’s announcements or the College of the Holy Cross website.
