The Engineering School displayed the first set of paintings last week in its recently opened art gallery, which was created to illustrate the artistic and aesthetic aspects of the school's subject matter.
The exhibit, located in the foyer on the second floor of Thornton Hall, highlights four pieces of art by Graduate Arts and Sciences student and artist Katelyn Sack.
"We decided that making the Engineering School a host of artwork would help facilitate the image that art and engineering can work together as one," said Benjamin Cohen, assistant Engineering professor and the gallery's co-curator.
Sack's paintings promote that idea by aiming to demonstrate the relationship between the two opposing disciplines of art and science. Her paintings reflect the creative, imaginative and innovative aspects of engineering and science that are oftentimes overlooked.
"My work engages in dialogue between art and science," Sack said.
Cohen said he initially approached Sack about the gallery - which he says promotes the Jeffersonian ideal of a "well-rounded engineer" - after seeing her work displayed across Charlottesville. Sack's paintings are also displayed on Grounds at the Climatology Office.
After the initial exhibit's run, the gallery will mainly present works by University students, Cohen said. Sack's paintings will be displayed in Thornton Hall until another artist's works are selected in the spring.
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