It's all about volcanoes
The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science announces the opening of
two new exhibitions that invite guests to explore both the forces that shape our planet and the
narratives that shape identity.
Volcanoes! Mountains of Madness and Reframing
Presence: Recent Work by Kirk Maynard will debut with an opening reception on February
19 for members at the Evansville Museum.
Volcanoes! Mountains of Madness is an interactive science exhibition that takes guests deep beneath the Earth’s surface to examine how volcanic eruptions have influenced climate,
ecosystems, and human history. Through immersive visual environments and hands-on
demonstrations, visitors will explore nearly a dozen of Earth’s most catastrophic eruptions,
including Pompeii, Mount St. Helens, and the Yellowstone supervolcano.
“With volcanoes, I wanted to create a unique experience for guests - taking the familiar and
opening it up to reveal that it’s more than meets the eye,” said Director of Science Experiences,
Jaigan Allport. “Visitors will appreciate the scale, frequency, and potential impact of these
natural phenomena.”
Opening in the Begley Gallery, Reframing Presence: Recent Work by Kirk Maynard showcases the work of Brooklyn-born artist and educator Kirk Maynard, a second-generation GuyaneseAmerican whose paintings and drawings examine identity, politics, and representation through portraiture.
“Drawing from American social history, Maynard explores the intersection of culture and
identity through juxtaposition and composition,” said Curator of Art, Cheyenne
Miller. “Reframing Presence explores themes of marginalization, interrogates the relationship
between the African and Caribbean migration and the ‘American Dream,’ challengeing
traditional narratives by reimagining how portraiture can convey dignity, power, and presence.”
Opening ReceptionThe Evansville Museum invites its members to celebrate the debut of both exhibitions during a special opening reception on February 19. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the exhibitions, meet fellow art and science enthusiasts, and experience the Museum’s newest offerings firsthand.