Thursday, 22 Mar 2018
Lecture: Paranormalcy
Photographer Christopher Schneberger (Columbia College, Chicago) builds entire worlds in his art, creating narrative series filled with otherworldly characters. Using photographic technologies from the antiquated to the futuristic, he weaves together fact and fiction into immersive experiences. Bringing his traveling 3-D theater to the College of Design, Schneberger will show his work and discuss how he creates his complex illusions.
Friday, 23 Mar 2018
Lecture: Literally Weaving
Marianne Fairbanks, an assistant professor in the design studies department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will outline the three distinct yet intersecting threads of her practice, including her solo work, her research into emerging textile technology and a community-based project.