Lincoln Hall to host new art exhibition on Oct. 24

A new art exhibition that explores the intersection of science, art and intuition will open Thursday, Oct. 24, in Lincoln Hall, located on the South Dakota State University campus.

The opening event will feature a reception from 2-4 p.m., which the public is invited to attend.

"The Art of Curiosity" features a diverse range of artworks from SDSU student and Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate Catherine Jones. Each piece aims to reflect a continuity of energy, juxtaposing man-made and natural materials. With playful experimentation, Jones connects people to science without it feeling like a formal lecture. Her works lend a legacy to the plants and found objects she gathers and processes.

"In the course of making these works, I began to remember who I am," Jones said. "In my youth, I was preoccupied with leaving a legacy. It never occurred to me that passions inform legacies. By allowing myself to do the things I love — foraging, collecting and analyzing — I discovered that unrealized legacies are everywhere. Science helps reveal the magic hidden in the mundane."

The exhibition will continue to be open to the public, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Dec. 18.