Moment in Time speaker series presents 'Cosmic Creations and Stories From Space'
Moment in Time speaker series presents 'Cosmic Creations and Stories From Space'
The public is invited to The Orion's Artist Dining Room for the final installation of our public speaker series in partnership with WLRH celebrating art, culture and self-expression. In recognition of World Space Week and our place within the beloved Rocket City, conversations in this installation will explore the intersections of art and space exploration through creative endeavors.
Hear from local artists and poets that find inspiration in the mysteries of the universe, and from leading scientists translating data from the unknown depths of space into dazzling images and audio experiences:
🪐 Dr. Kimberly Arcand, Visualization Scientist & Astronomer
Dr. Kimberly Arcand is a leading expert in astronomy data visualization and an innovator in 3D imaging, printing, and extended reality applications with astrophysics data. She has worked for NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory since 1998. Her current research includes sonification of high-energy spatial data, machine learning as applied to image processing, and other intersections of emerging technology and astrophysics.
🎨 John “Jahni” Moore, Interdisciplinary Artist
Jahni is a southern born interdisciplinary artist whose work examines life at the crossroads of ancestry and alchemy. He holds a B.S in Graphic Design, an M. Ed. in Art Education from Alabama A&M University, and M.F.A. from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. Jahni has created numerous murals and public works from Chicago to Colombia, South America, where he twice served as Art Ambassador. His work, whether on canvas, paper, canvas, or walls honors the Lifeblood/Earth/Clay connection, striving to invoke a spirit of resurrection, remembrance, revival, and restoration.
🖋️ Jason Gaughan, Poet
Jason is a transplant to Alabama by way of New Jersey. He is a frequent participant in and occasional host of Out Loud Huntsville’s monthly open mics, and you can find his work in their most recent anthologies. When Jason is not reading or writing, he enjoys comedy shows, bar trivia, and playing trombone in the Madison Community Orchestra.