In concert with the Environmental Studies Program and the Center for the Arts and Humanities at Colby College, Common Street Arts is pleased to present the work of Nathalie Miebach: Blizzards, Gales and Ocean Buoys from March 10-April 20, 2013. This exhibition will coincide with the residency of the first Mellon Distinguished Fellow in Environmental Studies, Dr. Carl Safina. An opening reception will be held March 10 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Common Street Arts.   

Nathalie’s work is dynamic, thought-provoking, and in its essence, inter-disciplinary—she incorporates art, music, science, and technology to engage her audience in thoughtful dialogue about the environment and climate change. Nathalie records storms and weather patterns in the Gulf of Maine and uses this scientific data to inform her complex sculptures based on basket weaving traditions; she adds another expressive dimension by the creation of musical scores that complement and accompany the sculptures. As one can imagine, the work produces a powerful emotional effect through this rich blending of aural and visual elements into a single engaging pattern.

Associated Programs - All events are free and open to the public.

Sunday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m. Reading by Carl Safina

Dr. Carl Safina, Colby College’s first Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Fellow in Environmental Studies will read from his book, “The View from Lazy Point”. For more information on Dr. Safina and Environmental Studies, please visit:

http://www.colby.edu/academics_cs/acaddept/envstudies/mellonfellowshipenvironmental-studies.cfm

Saturday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Nathalie Miebach Artist’s Talk

Please join us to hear Nathalie speak about her work, followed by an open discussion to learn more about her working process. For more information, please visit:  www.nathaliemiebach.com

Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. “The Ghostly Crew of the Andrea Gail”

Please join us for a unique compositional collaboration between Nathalie Miebach and musicians Frank Mauceri (saxophone), Carl Dimow (flute), Peter McLaughlin (percussion) and Joshua DeScherer (contra bass). The exhibition, Blizzards, Gales and Ocean Buoys includes sculpture comprised and constructed by weather and storm data, which is then translated into musical scores. Come hear these amazing compositions! Sponsored by the Center for the Arts and Humanities at Colby College. For more information on the Center, please visit: http://www.colby.edu/news_events/c/n/061912/2640067/colby-to-launch-center-for-arts-and-humanities-/

Saturday, April 13 at 4:00 p.m. “Lessons from the Past”

Please join us to learn more about the changing ocean environment. Dr. McClenachan will discuss the conservation implications of long-term changes to ocean ecosystems. Loren McClenachan is Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Colby College. Her research is motivated by the desire to more effectively conserve and manage marine resources.

Common Street Arts’ mission is to enhance the creative, artistic, and economic vitality of the Waterville community through outstanding arts education and exhibitions. Common Street Arts is located at 16 Common Street, Waterville, Maine and is open Wednesday-Saturday from 12-6:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.commonstreetarts.com or call 207/872-2787.