The Art of Thermal Imaging

Fri 11 June 2010

Following on from the popularity of previous art exhibitions, At-Bristol launches an innovative new thermal imaging art exhibition in its café. From today, this exciting collection will be open to the general public to discover the science behind thermography.

The new exhibition showcases the innovative work of Dr Chris Lavers, a Senior Lecturer at Plymouth University, with the collaboration of Dr Amy Plowman of Paignton Zoo and Mr David Fields of Buckfastleigh Otter and Butterfly Sanctuary. Dr Lavers’ work highlights the best in wildlife thermal photography.

The exhibition, Nature in a Different Light, began life at Paignton Zoological Park with the sponsorship of the Institute of Physics and has already been seen by over 64,000 people in various attractions across the South West, where it’s been enjoyed by a variety of audiences.

Dr Lavers’ work brings to life not only the beauty, but the vitality of thermography in science. Thermal imaging is already used extensively in science as a way of detecting human and animal body temperatures but with this new venture Dr lavers sought to highlight the value of thermal imaging to exotic and endangered animals as a way of studying their behaviours and minimising stress.

As well as capturing some visually stunning photos of animals and wildlife the exhibition has also succeeded in bringing physics to a wider general audience in an engaging and exciting way. Whether you’re interested in the science behind the art or are just bowled over by the beauty in science, the exhibition provides a great sensory experience.

If studying animals in infrared wasn’t enough, then At-Bristol even has its own thermal imaging camera so you can continue your experience in the venue. Come and investigate your own thermal credentials!

For more information on At-Bristol’s latest exhibitions log on to: www.at-bristol.org.uk or call Bookings on: 0845 345 1235.

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