"Some themes I hope this piece conveys are flights of imagination, possibilities and joy of nature. "I wanted this piece to have elements that visually gave clues about the Imagination Station in close proximity, but still had a feeling of a street art piece, which hopefully people will be excited to photograph and share on social media, Juuri said. Complex mathematical formulas are also used as a design element in the piece to add interest. Graphic overlays on the piece suggest an engineering diagram. The mural features realistically painted cardinals (Ohio state bird) and stylized carnations (Ohio state flower) in a dynamic balance. Juuri an Oklahoma City artist was hired by the Arts Commission to create this piece. You can find out more about the country's largest mural, here. Of course, the underlying goal was to offer a creative exercise that helps us all recognize the value and power of storytelling. Now, the larger mural is on display inside Imagination Station and celebrates the rich history of Toledo.
Tiles represented favorite restaurants, sports teams, attractions and family traditions that were unique to each visitor. Throughout the month, Toledoans joined in the creation of a community mural telling their own personal Toledo Story. In August, the science center partnered with the Glass City River Wall mural project. Imagination Station believes in the importance of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education and is proud to collaborate with a number of organizations that promote exploration and creativity.
There is art in the way a biologist can look at the structure of cells, engineers design structures or computer chips, mathematicians find the patterns to explain the relationships between shapes or decrypt codes, and doctors and medical researchers create a new way to save a patient from a brain aneurysm.
Art does not just mean painting, sculpture, theater or music, although these are wonderful things. Artists can think outside the box and see possibilities that others may not. One skill that often gets overlooked, however, is Art. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, subjects are essential skills for today’s workforce and to create the advances in technology, medical care, and so many other areas for the future. By Jenny Roe, Program Development Manager
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