Femel_Fissions

Overview

It's a great time to pay tribute to ladies in science. On cinema screens everywhere, a fab foursome of females has been veering into the spooky and sci-fi side of things in a little film called Ghostbusters; however if you're a Brisbanite and you're into art, that's not the only celebration of women in the field you should flock to.

The exhibition offshoot of QUT Creative Industries' one-day CONFLUENCE symposium — where political and social themes of creative practice at the intersection of art, science and technology are the main topics of discussion — Femel_Fissions shines a spotlight on the historical influence of women on scientific discovery and research. If you're not aware of the groundbreaking work ladies in lab coats have contributed to neurology, biology, cytogenetics, psychology, primatology and anatomy over the past three centuries, you will be after viewing this collection of creative pieces.

Newly commissioned works by contemporary art/science practitioners Trish Adams, Tarsh Bates, Gina Czarnecki, Svenja Kratz, Rachel Mayeri, Helen Pynor and Jillian Scott all feature, and all strive to highlight the unrestricted inquiry and experimentation that sits at the heart of both of their chosen areas. The showcase kicks off with an opening night event at 5pm on July 19, and then runs from Monday to Friday until August 19.

Image: Svenja Kratz, 'Life and Death Vessels: A Collection of Curiosities' 2011.